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Turkey Prices Have Risen Faster Than General Food Prices

Prices for turkey, a Thanksgiving staple, have increased more than prices for most other grocery store foods in recent years. From 2005 to 2011, average retail turkey prices increased by 47 percent, while food-at-home prices rose by 13 percent. Higher feed costs and energy prices led producers to reduce turkey inventories, driving up retail turkey prices.
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OREGON Expands Cordless line

OREGON, a world leader in forestry, lawn and garden products since 1947, announces the expansion of the OREGON 40V MAX* Cordless Tool System. The line expansion includes a new Trimmer/Edger, Hedge Trimmer, and Rapid Battery Charger offering a yard maintenance system that operates on the powerful and light-weight OREGON 40V MAX Lithium Ion batteries.
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A Slight Increase in Per Capita Turkey Consumption is Expected in 2012

Per capita consumption of turkey in the United States has declined since 2007-2009, reflecting the impacts of the sluggish domestic economy on demand, and of higher feed and energy costs on domestic production and prices. U.S. turkey production dropped 9 percent between 2008 and 2010, but has recovered gradually during 2011 and 2012. Wholesale turkey prices rose 12.8 percent in 2011, but a more modest 3.7 percent increase is forecast for 2012. With higher production and a more moderate price increase in the forecast for 2012, per capita turkey consumption is expected to rise to 16.3 pounds, up slightly from 16.1 pounds in 2011.
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Exmark Adds RED Technology, Kohler EFI Engine to New Zero-Turn Riders

At the 2012 GIE+EXPO trade show, fuel prices are once again a hot topic as landscape professionals seek to reduce costs without sacrificing productivity. Engineers at Exmark had this in-mind when they developed the 2013 Exmark Lazer Z X-Series with Kohler EFI powered engine and Exmark's RED technology. The new engine technology does not only reduce fuel consumption by up to 41-percent compared to carbureted models, but delivers improved engine response and performance in demanding mowing conditions.
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Kubota Introduces Its First Residential Zero-Turn Called the 'Kommander'

Kubota Tractor Corporation enters the residential zero-turn mower market with the "Kubota Kommander" ZG100-Series. Comprised of four models, the new series includes two economy models, the ZG124E and ZG127E, and two upgraded models, the ZG123S and ZG127S, available with 48- and 54-inch decks. This series is designed specifically for homeowners seeking professional-grade mowing results and luxury comfort features and options, including a new sleek design and LED headlights.
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Snow Removal Volunteers Sought for SnowCare for Troops' Third Season

As Project EverGreen's SnowCare for Troops (SCFT) program enters its third season, the non-profit organization is recognizing the more than 600 volunteers who support the campaign's military families year-round by also offering landscaping services through GreenCare for Troops (GCFT). Both programs are managed by Project EverGreen and connect military families who have a spouse or family member currently deployed in the armed forces with snowplow and landscape professionals.
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