Kenya tea prices up, Pakistan leads strong demand | Reuters

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan tea prices rose at this week's auction boosted particularly by Pakistani demand, amid dwindling volumes, brokers said.

Cold weather in growing areas is expected to cut production in coming weeks and insufficient rains in this year is also seen affecting output in the world's biggest exporter of black tea.

Midsummer in Canada: Crops survived unexpected frost

Just when we thought summer was here to stay and we were certainly well past the time when night frost would be an issue, we experienced several nights of unseasonably cold nights with heavy frost. This of course was a reminder that we live in Newfoundland and Labrador and weather patterns can be extremely unpredictable.

There have been no reports of crop damage as a result of this unexpected cold snap and there is no doubt that some farmers had a few nervous days and nights as a result of frost warnings by Environment Canada.

If this is what we can expect as a result of the much talked about global warming phenomenon then it might be wise to hang on to our long John’s.

American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman on climate change bill - "Fool's errand" | The Packer

We know that reputable scientists have raised questions about the computer models that are being used. There are three other salient facts that affect Farm Bureau’s thinking on this matter.

1. The legislation that passed the House of Representatives will have virtually no impact on the earth’s temperature in the year 2050. I believe Administrator Lisa Jackson indicated as much in her testimony earlier before this committee.

2. The legislation that passed the House will have enormous economic consequences for our country and the agricultural sector.

3. Unless other countries, such as China and India, adopt similar emissions restrictions, the United States, if it adopts this legislation, will be embarking on a fool’s errand at great cost to our economy and our children and grandchildren.