Streep Alar remarks hit apple industry hard
The writer recalls a Chicago trip critiquing Meryl Streep’s Alar comments and an attack on apples in schools. He notes a national debate over chemical risks, citing studies and experts, and argues the actress’s stance harmed fruit growers while downplaying broader dangers faced by city children and public schools.
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Gotham
Right broker selection and farming base choices
This column outlines how to pick a grain broker regulated by the CFTC and NFA, checks a firm’s solvency, and notes the importance of using NFA complaints for reputation. It also discusses hay sourcing during drought and explains government program rules for corn base when planting soybeans, including base acre implications.
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Commodities Futures Trading Commission
CFTC
National Futures Association
NFA
Better Business Bureau
Poisoned Chilean Grapes Spark Import Outlook Questions
U S fruit imports are growing as Chilean grapes rise from 213000 tons in 1987 to about 260000 tons in 1988. The discovery of two grapes with cyanide prompts industry worries over potential economic impact on US food supplies and Caribbean Basin competition.
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Washington
Chile
Agriculture Department
Department
John McClung
United Fruit and Vegetable Association
McClung
United States
Mexico
U.S
USDA
Ben W. Huang
Economic Research Service
U S
John J. van Sickle
University of Florida
Florda
van Sickie
Florida
Soil moisture worries mark area planting plans this spring
Area agriculture experts warn soil moisture remains below normal after a dry year. Karl Schneider notes two inches below average rainfall and persistent surface moisture with deep dryness. Farmers eye early planting, fall plowing, and cautious no tilling as drought fears linger yet optimism persists.
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Karl Schneider
U.S
Long
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