Food price freeze sparks farm supply concerns
The Associated Press reports that a 60 day price freeze affects wholesale and retail prices for farmers products. Processors fear squeezes may reduce purchases and cause shortages with farmers unable to sell at high prices. Some warn stores may lack items like potatoes as costs rise before volumes.
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Watchdog unit could gain 20 staff for market manipulation probes
A House appropriations bill would add at least 20 Commodity Exchange Authority positions to investigate commodity market manipulation, including wheat futures, amid criticism of staff shortages. AEA head Caldwell says no decision finalized. Kansas City case referred to Justice Department for possible criminal action.
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Agricultural meeting calendar highlights many events
The Tribune lists upcoming agricultural community events including State Junior Grange Camp at Temple Hills United Methodist Camp in Woodland Park from June 15 to 17, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association meeting in Steamboat Springs June 19 to 21, and a benefit premiere of Adventures of Tom Sawyer at Colorado Theater in Greeley on June 22 with proceeds to Weld County 4-H Foundation. Further items: Weld County 4-H paper drive on June 23 at Hillside Mall and K-Mart in Greeley, Weld County Farm Bureau Day in the Country with details via county office, and LaGrange Laugh and Learn 4-H Club paper drive June 30 at Greeley Albertsons and Eaton Stesie Grocery.
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