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Editor's Memo
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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. » More |
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Looking forward to 2010 Mike MacDonald - Fourth Quarter 2009 Previous work will pay off in the future » More |
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All about the bottom line Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009 Measuring success is about perspective » More |
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Weathering the storm Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009 The new growing season is upon us! » More |
Features
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Economic outlook Mike MacDonald - First Quarter 2010 Industry experts weigh in on last season and look ahead to 2010 » More |
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The storm a-brewin’ Mike MacDonald - First Quarter 2010 Uncertainty from FDA regulation has the tobacco industry uneasy » More |
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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 » More |
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Go east, young man Matt Mullen - Fourth Quarter 2009 The future’s in exports » More |
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The seeds of success TFQ Editorial Staff - Fourth Quarter 2009 Tobacco varieties to consider for 2010 » More |
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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 » More |
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A hot new business Mike MacDonald - Fourth Quarter 2009 Turning steam into a revenue stream » More |
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Smoke screen Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009 Will FDA regulation really harm Big Tobacco? » More |
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Curing inefficiencies Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009 10 tips for a more efficient cure » More |
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Nothing like a little H2O Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009 An efficient irrigation plan can cut expenses and increase yield » More |
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Fight to the finish Mike MacDonald - Third Quarter 2009 Sen. Richard Burr’s battle to stop FDA regulation falls short » More |
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Living with Black Shank Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009 "The" disease for tobacco farmers. » More |
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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 » More |
Leaf Prices
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Estimated Leaf Production by Crop Year Mike MacDonald - Second Quarter 2009 (million green pounds) » More |