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Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Thighs, drumsticks climb pecking order as US, foreign consumers demand flavorful dark meat

Thursday, April 12, 2012  Farm to School program allows food produced on the Truman State University Farm to be used on campus in the dining halls.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Demand for arrest grows in shooting death of Trayvon Martin at hands of neighborhood watch volunteer

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Angry Afghans protest against disposal of Qurans at US air base, demand to meet with president

Friday, January 13, 2012  American Indian tribe looks to hungry teenagers to create new demand, appreciation for bison

Tuesday, June 28, 2011  Fairfield City Council outlined the following items if the trailer park will remain.

Saturday, January 29, 2011  Tens of thousands demonstrate peacefully in downtown Cairo, army does not intervene

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  TheInternational Energy Agency says it has raised its forecast for global oil demand this year and next following new data showing stronger-than-expected economic growth, especially in rich developed economies.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  Stocks shake off early losses, turn higher after government reports jump in energy demand

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  General Motors set to make more cars in response to Cash for Clunkers demand

Wednesday, August 12, 2009  Cash-strapped states cut grants to college students despite booming demand for financial aid

Monday, June 15, 2009  Foreign demand for long-term US financial assets falls in April; China, Japan cut holdings

Thursday, February 19, 2009  Energy Secretary Steven Chu sees global oil demand increasing amid higher prices.