ResourceInvestor.com presents sector news, commentary, analysis, opinion and analytics with an unashamed investment focus - all in one place and package. Financial media focus on the topic because storms, or even threats of storms, can move markets, especially commodities markets. The result? The experts accuracy since the NWS started naming storms was 53% - about as good as the proverbial throwing of the dart. Rather, in our opinion, the season itself should be enough to make these trades...

Easter brought unseasonably cold weather and an estimated $100 million in freeze damage to crops across North Carolina. Eligible growers in those disaster designated and contiguous counties receive the opportunity to apply for low-interest loans through their local Farm Service Agency. In addition, also as a result of the designation, an additional 46 "contiguous" counties become due for some federal assistance, as well. To learn more about eligibility requirements contact your local FSA...

Both chamber heads were there representing the partnership they have with Cowley First, a countywide group that assists in attracting and enhancing businesses. The initiative's representatives were on hand for several break-out sessions to explain what they can do to help the area. Welcome to ArkCity.net, The Arkansas City Traveler. Area business people, educators and government workers gathered on Wednesday afternoon for a meeting of the United States Department of...

If there crops are not large enough to meet their own domestic demand, then both countries will have to begin importing. It does not appear that this will be the case this year, but if we see production problems in India and China, the market will need to see contributions from all regions. What could be bullish enough to push wheat to new highs when fundamentally the crop is improving? Support has been due to concerns toward the winter wheat crop in the Southern Plains. With one week left...

SALEM Amid worry that Oregon schoolchildren are getting fat, state lawmakers handily passed legislation that will restrict foods and beverages sold in school cafeterias, student stores and vending machines. Among state lawmakers who want big bags of potato chips, king-sized candy bars and giant sugar cookies replaced with smaller portion sizes and healthier fare such as dried fruits, nuts and granola bars are: state Sen. Bates and Esquivel are among the 27 co-sponsors of House Bill 2650,...