President Trump recently signed an executive order in support of the US opening exploration of resources on the moon and asteroids. The move follows a 2015 US law allowing for American companies to own and sell resources extracted from space. Although there is some dispute over the legality of the move, the White House is moving forward with developing a legal framework dubbed the “Artemis Accords,” which would regulate operations and ownership of extracted resources.
Like many countries around the world, Belgium is fighting a battle against the COVID-19 virus. As part of social distancing, restaurants and bars are closing down or limiting service. As a result, much of the food that was destined to…
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they would be lowering prices on food and drink options in Amelie Arena for the 2020 season. Prices would be reduced by an average of 15 percent on 300 items, including alcohol. Some items (popcorn, bottled water, and soda) would be reduced in price by as much as 25 percent. Season-ticket holders would retain their additional 25 percent discount on top of those reductions.
US agriculture is suffering major setbacks related to the Coronavirus outbreak. Stay-at-home orders have caused a significant decline in restaurant business, forcing many to temporarily close or cut down to pick-up and delivery service only. Additionally, airlines have been grounded, cruise ships are no longer leaving ports, theme parks have closed, and school has been cancelled. These and other hospitality-related businesses are major destinations for fresh fruits and vegetables. As a result, farmers have millions of pounds of produce they cannot sell. While some of it will be donated to food banks and shelters, much of it will simply be destroyed. Harvesting is much more expensive, and the product is perishable.
The global spread of the Coronavirus led to a surge in demand for a number of goods including toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, and hand sanitizer. Many people worried about future availability began stockpiling supplies for their family. Others began stockpiling to profit off of expected future prices. Many states enacted anti price-gouging laws to prevent profiteering, but shortages persisted.
Prices for California wines are expected to drop to the lowest they have been in the past five years. Wine consumption in the US has consistently grown over the past 25 years. In preparation for continued growth, vineyards in Northern…
Sales of organic products in the US exceeded $50 billion in revenue for the first time ever in 2018. Organic sales have more than doubled since 2010. Despite this tremendous growth, small organic farmers are struggling, with market pressures coming…
In the wake of opening new Star Wars themed attractions in their parks, Disneyland and Walt Disney World recently announced a price increase on tickets to visit their theme parks. The price increase ranges from $5-$20, depending on the type…
In early December 2019, media outlets across the US warned of a potential French fry shortage in 2020. These warnings came after the US Department of Agriculture estimated that the total US potato output in 2019 would be 6.1 percent…
