Category Archives: Food

This Is How Food Stamps Really Work

Posted on October 14, 2012 by DRenegade

I received the following email today : This picture is endorsed by nearly 50 million people who eat at the expense of  American taxpayers and the Chinese government The reality is quite different. A food stamp recipient actually receives an … Continue reading →

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West Nile Virus “Epidemic” and the Trojan Horse

Posted on October 3, 2012 by LT

(CDC)– As of October 2, 2012, 48 states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes. A total of 3,969 cases of West Nile virus disease in people, including 163 deaths, have been reported to CDC. Of these, … Continue reading →

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Atwater, Next In A Tidal Wave Of California Municipal Bankruptcies

Posted on October 2, 2012 by DRenegade

by Chriss Street Atwater, California, just admitted they did not have the cash flow to make a $2 million municipal bond payment due in November and may become the 4th local California government file for Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy this year.  The … Continue reading →

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Califiornia dairies going broke due to feed, milk prices

Posted on September 29, 2012 by DRenegade

Across California, the nation’s largest dairy state, dozens of dairy operators large and small have filed for bankruptcy in recent months and many teeter on the edge of insolvency. Others have sold their herds or sent them to slaughter and … Continue reading →

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39% Of South African Gold Production Is Now Offline

Posted on September 26, 2012 by LT

(ZeroHedge) 26 September 2012— Over a month ago, when discussing the implications of the South African miner strike that will not end until all local mining companies’ income statements are crippled after succumbing to wage hike demands, we said “Expect … Continue reading →

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Rebel Ridge Farm Chicken

Posted on September 11, 2012 by DRenegade

Unlike factory farm chicken, our birds are raised outdoors with access to sunlight and a varied diet. They enjoy buffet meals that consist of clovers and various grasses, bugs, worms, augmented with natural feed. We use absolutely no antibiotics, growth hormones, steroids, … Continue reading →

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A Scenario…

Posted on September 11, 2012 by LT

Legal Disclaimer – the following is a thought exercise only, purposed  to stimulate discussion regarding real, but as-yet undefined, risks to the stability of American communities, and what a typical American may want to prepare for in terms of stabilizing … Continue reading →

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Got Food?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by DRenegade

The chart above (courtesy of CNNMoney.com) shows the effect of the drought across the United States today. The average price increase for the above commodities was 2.28%. This translates into an inflation rate of 600% if we do not include … Continue reading →

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Got Food?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by DRenegade
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Deep Fried Black Swan Lands As China Admits It Has A Food Inflation Problem, Releases Corn, Rice From Reserves

Posted on August 13, 2012 by DRenegade

Last week we wrote an article that to many was anathema: namely an explanation why everyone is deluding themselves in their expectation that the PBOC would ease, soft, hard, or just right landing notwithstanding. The reason? The threat that food inflation is … Continue reading →

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U.S. Too Dependent on Foreign Suppliers in Crises

Posted on August 13, 2012 by DRenegade

From YouTube: The United States is at risk of being dangerously unprepared for serious emergencies because of the offshoring of critical manufacturing sectors and a reliance on foreign suppliers for products needed in the wake of catastrophic events. According to … Continue reading →

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Corn prices hit record as crops shrivel

Posted on July 30, 2012 by DRenegade

Corn prices surged to a new record high Monday, as the worst drought in more than 50 years continues to plague more than half the country. Almost 90% of the United States’ corn crops are in drought ravaged areas, according … Continue reading →

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US buyers turn to Brazil for cheap corn

Posted on July 24, 2012 by DRenegade

The US is turning to Brazil for help with corn supplies as low stocks and the worst drought in half a century haunt the world’s leading grain exporter. Meat companies including top pork producer Smithfield Foods have arranged to ship Brazilian corn … Continue reading →

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World braced for new food crisis

Posted on July 20, 2012 by DRenegade

The world is facing a new food crisis as the worst US drought in more than 50 years pushes agricultural commodity prices to record highs. Corn and soyabean prices surged to record highs on Thursday, surpassing the peaks of the 2007-08 … Continue reading →

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Food Hyperinflation Is About to Hit the United States

Posted on July 18, 2012 by DRenegade

The commodities shown above from CNNMoney.com shows the impact of the drought on the price of corn, soybeans and wheat. All three surpassed 52 week highs today (July 18, 2012). Couple this with the price of gasoline once crude oil … Continue reading →

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