Where Will Climate Hit Crops Next
February 20, 2011
Droughts in China More Frequent and Intense, Scientists Say | www.cadenagramonte.cu
Climate change has been having a growing impact on crops around the world. Momentum seems to be picking up. China now facing a drought every year, instead of every 5 to 10 years.
Asbestos Liabilities: About to Go Up!
February 18, 2011
will canada export death by rejuvenating its last asbestos mine? | www.aolnews.com
Will importing more asbestos to the US & other countries significantly increase many companies liabilities?
February 14, 2011
China allocates funds to fight drought | news.xinhuanet.com
MGEX looks at three items critical to China's drought on wheat. China had a drought in 2006 and then produced a record wheat crop. There is a great deal of perception versus reality for China's drought.
Aftermarket Parts and Service Sector Really Growing - Can OEM's Take Share?
February 12, 2011
Sales of "part's" for vehicles / equipment in-service are the most profitable part of a durable goods business. Trucking is no different, but offers bigger growth potential today - and in the future. Those well-positioned in the after-warranty space will see more opportunity. With new truck pricing, tougher financing, etc. - older trucks are being put back into service and kept longer. Therein lies more opportunity.
Healthcare Law: Violates Anti-Trust Laws?
February 11, 2011
Health law provision raises antitrust concerns - nytimes.com | www.nytimes.com
Will Obama's Healthcare plan get reversed?
Apollo Group: Increasing Litigation Costs!
February 6, 2011
Apollo shares jump despite enrollment drop - forbes.com | www.forbes.com
Can Apollo survive the more immediate microscope on its practices?
February 3, 2011
Agricultural processing viewed as strategically important industry | law.by
There is more to North Africa other than Egypt. Certainly when it comes to wheat imports, Egypt is important, however there is another agriculture commodity Egypt imports. There are other countries which are located in North Africa which have a great interest in importing its needs of agriculture items.
Railroad Internal Numbers Give Some Interesting Insight Into The Economy
January 30, 2011
AAR: “Modest gains” in Week 3 traffic | www.railwayage.com
Union Pacific Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway owned BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern have reported their good 4th Quarter numbers revenue growth in the teens with profits up double of that and OR's around 70. Everything except for autos and building materials look good, so what does that mean? Our esteemed colleague Toby Kolstad addresses this sector very well, so we'll just add some comments on how us truckers look at it.
Truckload Truckers' Numbers Looking UP - With A Couple (Good) Surprises
January 28, 2011
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2010 Truckload (TL) Carriers are reporting better results across the board. Swift Transportation and Knight Transportation are even adding notable capacity! Heres a quick look...
January 28, 2011
The demand for protein is doing well. We point out how much of the annual wheat, corn and soybean production in the U.S. is exported. We also point out just how the classes of wheat are doing.
Shale gas abundance provides new options for energy companies
February 13, 2012
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012