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December 4, 2015

Why Barbie won't be under the tree: a dad's letter to his daughters

Yes, girls, you can be anything — well, except a Barbie owner. At least not as long as I’m buying.

December 2, 2015

American farmers confront 'big data' revolution

Farmers from across the nation gathered in Washington this month for what has become an annual trek to seek action on the most important matters in American agriculture, such as immigration reform and water regulations.

December 2, 2015

Beef prices reach highest level since 1987

The highest beef prices in almost three decades have arrived just before the start of grilling season, causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners -- and relief isn't likely anytime soon.

December 1, 2015

Volatile prices at gas pumps give drivers whiplash

Local gasoline prices are swinging up and down ever more drastically, a result of a national fuel system that is operating with a shrinking margin for error.

December 1, 2015

Walmart to stop selling semi-automatic weapons

Walmart will stop selling the AR-15 rifle and other semi-automatic weapons at its stores because fewer people are buying them, a spokesman said Wednesday.

December 1, 2015

Last dry town in Connecticut reconsiders Prohibition

Connecticut's last dry town is considering whether to give up on Prohibition.

December 1, 2015

Hops farming grows slowly despite brewers' demand

Craft brewers interested in capitalizing on consumers' interest in locally grown foods are encouraging more farmers to grow hops.

November 30, 2015

Winning tickets for $648M Mega Millions jackpot sold in California, Georgia

Lottery officials are waiting for the winners of a $636 million Mega Millions jackpot to come forward after announcing late Tuesday that two winning tickets were sold in Georgia and California.

November 29, 2015

Florida cattle ranchers seek locally grown label

Under the "Fresh From Florida" marketing campaign offered by the state's agriculture officials to stores and consumers, people are encouraged to buy things that are grown and raised in the Sunshine State.

November 29, 2015

Texas ranchers hit hard by drought eye rebuilding

Texas, the nation's top cattle-producing state, lost 15 percent of its animals during a two-year drought as ranchers sold them to out-of-state buyers or sent them to slaughter. That dropped the size of the United States' overall herd to its lowest since the 1950s.