Jul 17th, 2008 · The price of corn is at an all-time high, but farmers in Iowa are having trouble growing it. Officials say weather-related crop losses could total $4 billion. Armed with a "master's in oats and a Ph.D. in weeds," Jim Fawcett is dedicated to preventing additional losses.
Apr 27th, 2008 · In Wild Nights, Joyce Carol Oates offers stories about the last days of famous writers, including Edgar Allen Poe, Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Henry James and Ernest Hemingway. Oates talks with Liane Hansen about the book.
Sep 6th, 2007 · John Oates talks to Farai Chideya about being half of one of the most popular blue-eyed soul groups, their continued success with black fans, and the group's influence on modern-day music.
Aug 17th, 2007 · Whole Foods Market's effort to acquire rival organic food retailer Wild Oats Markets is closer to completion. But the Federal Trade Commission, which wants to block the transaction on antitrust grounds, could appeal a ruling that gave a green light to the $565 million deal.
Jul 31st, 2007 · The Federal Trade Commission may block the Whole Foods chain from buying rival Wild Oats, saying the deal would stifle competition. Whole Foods insists many shopping choices exist for consumers in the organic marketplace.
Jul 12th, 2007 · John Mackey, co-founder and chief executive officer of Whole Foods, has posted negative comments about his competitor, Wild Oats, on an Internet message board. Those comments may have legal and financial implications for the store.
Jun 6th, 2007 · The Federal Trade Commission says it will block the proposed merger of Whole Foods and Wild Oats Markets. The two organic food chains say the federal regulator informed them that it views their proposed combination as anti-competitive.
Feb 22nd, 2007 · The Whole Foods supermarket chain says it will buy Wild Oats, its smaller competitor. The buyout would allow the new company to better compete with traditional grocery stores as they increase the amount of organic and health foods on their shelves, Whole Foods says.