Some are beefing up through acquisitions, while others dive deeper into developing markets, where growth outpaces that of the mature markets of North America. Industry executives set to attend the Reuters Consumer and Retail Summit next week have grappled with issues such as higher gasoline prices for some time. But these days, pressure is fierce and being heightened by higher costs for labor and key commodities like corn, making food and other goods more expensive. After years of...

Though the war is illegal, let's stay the course, regardless. It is sad the world has come to this with gas prices and living expenses. I'm compelled to remind the reader who suggested liberals watch the movie "Red Dawn" of the key word here, that being "movie. If that's the case, then we should show them how to plant corn, and then they should put us on reservations. For thousands of years, this continent was inhabited by my ancestors who were peaceful, loving, respectful, family...

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Although high winds and hail damaged crops in some regions, beneficial weather conditions throughout most of the state helped farmers and cattle producers, Texas Cooperative Extension reports stated. Farmers are trying to plant and replant crops, especially cotton. Producers in the Southwest region were also able to bale hay for a time, but rain interrupted the process for many, Fromme said. However, wheat production was hindered by isolated hail storms in the South Plains and by head...

When have you ever seen braised short ribs on a cheese crisp? Imagine taking something so simple as a cheese-topped tortilla and transforming it into a crisp, flour tortilla pimped out with a variety of tastes and textures ($11): a salty medley of Oaxaca and Manchego cheeses; meltingly tender, homey short ribs; cilantro-spiked pico de gallo; and buttery-smooth avocado chunks. But our favorite design element? The rows upon rows of hanging lights that look a whole lot like those idea light...

Governor sees bright future for ethanol Giant Janesville plant celebrated By Tim Krohn Free Press Staff Writer JANESVILLE It was an ethanol love fest as the governor, dignitaries, businessmen and farmers marked the beginning of construction on the state s largest ethanol plant. Governor sees bright future for ethanol Giant Janesville plant celebrated By Tim Krohn Free Press Staff Writer JANESVILLE It was an ethanol love fest as the governor, dignitaries, businessmen and farmers marked the...