This week in interesting industry headlines:
Florida readies for Tropical Storm Erika [Miami Herald]
"Haiti and the Dominican Republic braced for Tropical Storm Erika Friday morning as it churned westward on a course that could have the storm making landfall in southwest Florida Monday morning." Read more
Brazil Expected to be Major Exporter [Agriculture.com]
"Brazil, the fifth most populous nation, suddenly is second to the U.S. as the world’s largest agricultural exporter and has room to expand production." Read more
Miners Cozying Up With Rivals to Endure Commodity Turmoil [Bloomberg Business]
"Those deals are part of a nascent trend to join forces to run mines or to develop projects that might otherwise face cancellation or long delays. It’s a contrast from just a few years ago when companies preferred, and investors rewarded, simple ownership structures and decision-making." Read more
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agriculture Exports [USDA.gov]
"Today's forecast provides a snapshot of a rural America that continues to remain stable in the face of the worst animal disease outbreak in our nation's history and while the western U.S. remains gripped by drought. Thanks to the resilience of our farmers and ranchers, fiscal years 2009 to 2015 represent the strongest seven years in history for U.S. agricultural trade, with U.S. agricultural product exports totaling more than $911 billion." Read more
As construction heats up, so does worker shortage [USA Today]
"The labor crunch is delaying projects, raising home prices and forcing companies to turn down work, which in turn curtails building activity and economic growth." See more
