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Patricia Cobe

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Patricia Cobe

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Demand is up, and so are prices

The USDA estimates that milk production will be up slightly to 183 billion pounds in 2007, but that is less than a 1 percent increase over 2006. Tighter supplies, coupled with strong demand and rising feed prices, are going to push up wholesale prices for most dairy products this year.

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The meat of the matter

You know how important burgers are, and the stats back you up.

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Burger trendwatch

The NPD Group, a market research company, polled 2000 consumers to learn about burger eating in casual restaurants.

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Fish story

The numbers tell the tale: Americans are eating more seafood.

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How Sustainable is Farmed Fish?

Aquaculture has been a boon to the supply chain and as the quality of many species has improved, it has been embraced further. But the issues of sustainability that have plagued some...

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Freezing techniques

Three processes and how they affect your seafood.

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Shopping for Chocolate

As the top-selling dessert flavor, chocolate is on every pastry chef's shopping list. But chocolate purchasing has taken a sophisticated and complex turn with the influx of more prod...

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State of the Union

American agriculture comes face to face with 21st century challenges. There are approximately 2.13 million farms and ranches in America today, about one-third the number scattered ac...

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The Making of an Apple

The apple industry responds to consumer demand. Red and Yellow Delicious were the dominant apples for years, gaining favor for their shipping and storage qualities. But sturdy as the...

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Update From the Field

Some of America's most active commodity boards respond to key agricultural issues and share their latest news. Avocados grown on U.S. soil come primarily from California, with ...

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Chicken Buying Smarts

The ever-popular chicken nugget comes in a variety of breadings. Breaded, fully cooked chicken nuggets, tenderloins and filets (whole muscle boneless breast pieces) are available fro...

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Sourcing It Right

When chicken fingers are the only item on your menu, it's natural to take extra care in sourcing the best. "We buy 10 million pounds a year of just one product," says Kathleen Wood, ...

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