Disease, Weather Devastating U.S. Citrus Industry
Citrus, once the dominant crop in Florida, has declined 92% in the past two decades, the victim of disease and extreme weather.
Tag: Texas
Record Texas Wildfire Could Impact Beef Prices
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas panhandle already has set a record for size and now is threatening to create record agricultural losses that could send beef prices soaring. Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, surveyed …
Texas Roadhouse Shows Good Restaurant Operators Can Still Succeed — Even Now
Texas Roadhouse has built itself into one of the two best operators in casual dining, and one of the best operators in its entire industry.
Trying Year Ahead for Texas Farmers After Staggering Storm Damages
Agriculture-related losses from the recent winter storm in Texas are estimated to total at least $600 million, according to the Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension Service, reported The New York Times (March 4). Here’s a breakdown …
As States Roll Back COVID-19 Restrictions, Restaurants Weigh Next Move
President Biden denounced state leaders who are choosing to relax COVID-19 restrictions and protective measures at businesses including restaurants. Biden called the moves “Neanderthal thinking” and “a big mistake,” reported The Hill (March 3). His …
Winter Storm Causing Chaos for Food Industry in Texas
Food businesses including grocers, restaurants and farmers, are faced with major issues due to this week’s severe winter weather in Texas. GROCERS AND RESTAURANTS Power outages and supply problems linked to the nearly unprecedented cold …