Agriculture stories are everywhere. Perhaps more so than on other beats, though, it pays to get out of the office. If you are reporting in a rural area, you should
Here are a list of resources to aid in your coverage of agriculture-related topic. People to talk to To cover the agriculture beat with precision, you have to develop rich
With post-Mardi Gras headaches barely a thing of the past for Fat Tuesday revelers, it’s now time to consider the business angles surrounding the next bout of winter debauchery and
Understanding the basic terms associated with agriculture-related topics will give you the knowledge base to conduct solid interviews and identify key trends. To get you started, here’s a list of
For The New York Times, freelancer Eilene Zimmerman produced a quick-hit look at five businesses that failed in 2011. It’s a story that could be replicated in any geography. Eilene
The pre-dawn events of the day after Thanksgiving may cause some reporters’ adrenaline to jump as they attempt to cover the door-busting frenzy in their respective hometowns. For other business
Food has been a … well, hot item for business writers this year, between recalls and price hikes and production problems caused by wild weather and other disruptions. Here’s one
It’s another one of those notions that seemingly popped up out of nowhere and suddenly is a part of the zeitgeist: Blow-dry bars, the newest trend in personal services and
There are several techniques you can use to inspire story ideas and get the information you need outside of the official channels. Retailing is a very public business, after all.
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There are several sets of data released each month that attempt to provide a window into how much merchandise retailers are selling and how much people are spending — two
Retail is as rife with jargon as any other business beat. If you want a formal definition of any of these terms or others, Investopedia is a great resource. But
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