The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes
Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.
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China
What Plunging Pork Prices Say About China’s Economy
A key measure of inflation in China, they hit a 16-year low, driven by anemic consumer spending and an oversupply of hogs.
Federal-State Relations (US)
A Terrible Winter for Snow Heads Into a Bleak Summer of Drought
In the Desert and Mountain West, towns like Kearny, Ariz., are already warning residents they could soon run out of water, but rationing so far has been patchy.
Food
For Carlo Petrini, the Point of ‘Slow Food’ Wasn’t the Food. It Was Us.
The Italian activist, who died on Thursday, built his global movement on the idea that eating well could make modern life more meaningful.
Agriculture and Farming
How ‘Sentinel Gardens’ Help Spot Dangerous Bugs Abroad
Scientists have planted American trees in China, Korea and elsewhere to attract hungry insects. Their hope is to identify the most damaging bugs before they cross the ocean.
Wildfires
Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
Organizations, Societies and Clubs
Devon Levesque Built Sweet Honey Farm to Find Community
An extreme athlete built a wellness lair in New Jersey and turned it into the members-only club of his dreams.