Food Wars
The Trigger has been pulled, the Crash has begun. How are things going to play out? My take…
Investmentwatchblog.com February 22nd, 2013 We have obviously crossed the threshold folks, things are falling apart by the day and the game of Kick the Can has at long last gone as far as it can. The rest of the World no longer has a choice, the United States is no longer the big bully... »
Horsemeat Scandal Goes Global As World’s Largest Food Maker Pulls Tainted Pasta From Spain And Italy
by Tyler Durden ZeroHedge.com 02/18/2013 First it was Ireland, then the entire UK, then Germany, and gradually it spread to all of Europe (except for France of course, where it was always a delicacy). But it was only once its finally crossed the Alps and made its way to the Swiss factories of Nestle,... »
All Hope And Change Roads Lead To Greece
by Tyler Durden ZeroHedge.com 02/17/2013 Who says Barron’s covers are only good for timing contrarian market inflection points to the millisecond? In this specific case, we learn that all hope and change roads (soon to be de-potholed following another trillion in road renewal stimulus, aka ARRA 2.0, spent shortly and paying a minimum wage... »
Levin: US Gov’t Buying Up Billions Of Rounds Of Ammo, Preparing For Societal Collapse
Feb 17, 2013 I hope you wil listen to this short clip of Mark Levin. While I do not listen to Mainstream talkshows, I have to give “Kudos” to Mr. Levin. The Readers of this website know all to well that an economic collase is somewhere in our future. The fact that it has... »
More drought in 2013 threatens Midwest farms
Christopher Doering UsaToday.com February 15, 2013 Some experts predicted Thursday that the drought which cut crop yields this summer across much of the nation will continue this year, but one was more optimistic WASHINGTON — After suffering through the worst drought in decades last year, farmers throughout the Midwest should brace for another round... »
Drought joins U.S. farmers in the field for spring planting
By Charles Abbott Reuters.com Thu Feb 14, 2013 * U.S. Plains and western Corn Belt suffer the most * Winter wheat, cattle, hay are at greatest risk * Bumper crops possible despite early dryness, say USDA * Record $16 billion-$17 billion crop insurance cost in 2012 drought WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – U.S. farmers... »
Genetically-Engineered Meat Isn’t Tested for Human Safety … Because It’s Treated as an “Animal Drug”
by George Washington ZeroHedge.com 02/15/2013 USA Today reported last October that the FDA doesn’t even test the safety of genetically engineered food: Q: Does the FDA test these foods before they’re allowed on the market? A: No. Instead there is a voluntary consultation process. Genetically engineered foods are overseen by the FDA, but there... »
Hidden Inflation Everywhere, From Watered-Down Bourbon To Horse-Meat Chili
Wolf Richter ZeroHedge.com 02/14/2013 We’ve had an endless series of products whose ingredients have been cheapened in order to maintain the price. Consumers won’t be able to taste the difference, the theory goes. So, as the horse-meat lasagna scandal in Europe is spiraling beautifully out of control, we’re now getting hit where it hurts:... »
Will Stock Markets Start Selling Off This Week? Analysts Reduced Earnings Growth Expectations For Q1 2013 (to 0.1% from 2.4%), Northeast Blizzard Hurt Sales, Gas Prices Hit New Historic High, Americans Claim Higher Payroll Taxes Already Affect Their Spending…
Investmentwatchblog.com February 11th, 2013 A Crack In The Stock Market’s Foundation Is Getting Bigger Here’s a metric we’ve been following with interest for the last several weeks. It’s earnings growth expectations, which have been falling on a weekly basis. Earnings and earnings expectations are arguably the most important drivers of the stock market. “Since... »
Argentina’s regime leader Kirchner freezes food prices, pushes country toward food shortages and riots
by Mike Adams NaturalNews.com Monday, February 11, 2013 A few days ago, Argentina’s populist female president Cristina Kirchner ordered a price freeze on food products. This price freeze was levied against the largest food retailers in the country, and it is just the latest example of utterly insane economic policies made by populist national... »