This "virtual newspaper for an aquatic world" contains musings, science, facts and opinions-both profound and mundane-about the River region, its people and natural resources, and their nexus to the Washington, DC scene.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Where Things Stand - Drought, Heat, Crop Futures and Groceries
Hot, dry weather is ruining crops and pushing futures prices to record highs. Consumer food prices tick up, too, but the ultimate impact on grocery costs tends to be muted. (graphic from Chicago Tribune).
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