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Tight Credit for Farmers Leads to Smaller Crops, Higher Prices and More Hunger

CEO Blogger (October 28th, 2008) Writes:

Tighter credit for farmers could worsen a global food crisis as smaller crop sizes cause prices to soar. Many farmers have traditionally bought pre-season supplies such as seeds and fertilizer on credit and then paid off the debt with the proceeds from the year’s harvest. But with a growing number of farmers unable to obtain the credit they need, crop yields will suffer.

Global wheat production will likely be 4.4% less next year, Dan Basse, president of AgResource Co. in Chicago, told Bloomberg News. Basse believes the world’s corn and soybean crops will also see declines.

“The credit situation is worrying even the biggest and best farmers,” Brian Willot, a former University of Missouri commodity analyst who now grows soybeans in Brazil, told Bloomberg. “For the financially weak, credit has dried up completely. For the strong, credit has been delayed and interest rates are

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Tight Credit for Farmers Leads to Smaller Crops, Higher Prices and More Hunger

Money Morning (October 28th, 2008) Writes:
Tighter credit for farmers could worsen a global food crisis as smaller crop sizes cause prices to soar. Many farmers have traditionally bought pre-season supplies such as seeds and fertilizer on credit and then paid off the debt with the proceeds from the year’s harvest. But with a growing number of farmers unable to obtain the credit they need, crop yields will suffer. Global wheat production will likely be 4.4% less next year, Dan Basse, president of AgResource Co. in Chicago, told Bloomberg News. Basse believes the world’s corn and soybean crops will also see declines. “The credit situation is worrying even the biggest and best farmers,” Brian Willot, a former University of Missouri commodity analyst who now grows soybeans in Brazil, told Bloomberg. “For the financially weak, credit has dried up completely. For the strong, credit has been delayed and ...
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Minnesota Stocks

Fred Fuld (October 8th, 2008) Writes:
Trade was one of Minnesota's earliest industries. A lot has changed since the days when fur trading was the main business of this economy. Today Minnesota is home to a vibrant economy. The state is a top producer of wind power and ethanol fuel.Some interesting facts about the state are:1. Purchase and sale of cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and fur-bearing animals is tax-free.2. Petroleum derivates are tax-free when used in the production of agricultural products.3. Forest products, minerals, and outdoor recreation represent 6% of the State’s gross product.4. Minnesota’s top exports are: computers, and electronics, and machinery.5. The state’s top trading partners are Canada, China and Ireland.6. Minnesota has the 14th lowest property tax in the nation.7. More fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Minnesota per person than in any other state.8. Between 1994 ...
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University Endowment Funds List | Resource

Richard C. Wilson (September 24th, 2008) Writes:
University Endowment FundsUniversity Endowment Funds ListUniversity Endowment Funds ListQuick Link: Hedge Fund Marketing GuideYesterday a hedge fund sent me this list of university endowments from Wikipedia and I thought I would share this with others involved in hedge fund marketing and sales.Institution ↓ Endowment (2005)billion USD ↓ Endowment (2006)billion USD ↓ Endowment (2007)billion USD ↓ Amherst College $ 1.155[1] $ 1.337[2] $ 1.662[3] ...
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