AmberWaves - February 2008 - Findings

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Amber Waves: The Economics of Food, Farming, Natural Resources, and Rural America


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MARKETS AND TRADE

Record Levels of Cash Receipts and Income Forecast in 2008

Canadian Dollar Reaches Parity With U.S. Dollar

Stronger Canadian Dollar Puts Pressure on Canada’s Pork Industry

DIET AND HEALTH

High-Fructose Corn Syrup Usage May Be Leveling Off

Disability Is an Important Risk Factor for Food Insecurity

RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT

Agricultural Research Sustains Productivity Growth and Earns High Returns

Land Retirement Programs May Induce Enduring Land-Use Changes

RURAL AMERICA

Hog Operations Increasingly Large, More Specialized

Agritourism Offers Opportunities For Farm Operators