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Editor's Memo

Can we catch a break?
Mike MacDonald - First Quarter 2010
The government is creating the perfect storm, hurting the same growers it depends on so deeply.
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Looking forward to 2010
Mike MacDonald - Fourth Quarter 2009
Previous work will pay off in the future
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All about the bottom line
Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009
Measuring success is about perspective
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Weathering the storm
Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009
The new growing season is upon us!
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Features

Economic outlook
Mike MacDonald - First Quarter 2010
Industry experts weigh in on last season and look ahead to 2010
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The storm a-brewin’
Mike MacDonald - First Quarter 2010
Uncertainty from FDA regulation has the tobacco industry uneasy
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Reducing potassium expenses
Matt Mullen - First Quarter 2010
High potash prices have Extension specialists looking for efficiency gains to help growers get the most for their money
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Go east, young man
Matt Mullen - Fourth Quarter 2009
The future’s in exports
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The seeds of success
TFQ Editorial Staff - Fourth Quarter 2009
Tobacco varieties to consider for 2010
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The dark art
Mike MacDonald - Fourth Quarter 2009
Demand for dark tobacco is still up, but not just anyone can produce it
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A hot new business
Mike MacDonald - Fourth Quarter 2009
Turning steam into a revenue stream
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Smoke screen
Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009
Will FDA regulation really harm Big Tobacco?
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Curing inefficiencies
Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009
10 tips for a more efficient cure
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Nothing like a little H2O
Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009
An efficient irrigation plan can cut expenses and increase yield
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Fight to the finish
Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009
Sen. Richard Burr’s battle to stop FDA regulation falls short
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Living with Black Shank
Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009
"The" disease for tobacco farmers.
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Looking ahead
John Parker - Second Quarter 2009
The outlook for U.S. tobacco farmers could be less gloomy than the economic slowdown and continuing anti-tobacco activities suggest
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Leaf Prices

Estimated Leaf Production by Crop Year
Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009
(million green pounds)
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