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Today at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Yesterday at 9:55 AM  Gas prices stayed unchanged and are expected to stay that way leading up to Memorial Day according to new reports released by AAA.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Auto Club Group reports that gas prices stayed relatively stable last week despite oil prices yo-yoing.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Gas prices started to fluctuate last week after the cost for a barrel of oil jumped above $90 and has held steady in that price range according to information released by AAA.

Monday, April 29, 2013  AAA officials say that although price of gas fell again last week, oil prices quickly jumped after government reports showed U.S. jobless claims rose less than forecast.

Monday, April 22, 2013  AAA says that gas prices are continuing to drop throughout April while doing a complete reverse of what was forecast by the group at the start of the year.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Gas prices continue to drop with AAA saying these trends will most likely continue.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Gas prices continue to fall after economic news doesn't support increased fuel demand according to information released by AAA.

Monday, April 01, 2013  AAA officials are forecasting rising gas prices for the month of April despite the price of a gallon dropping in March.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Just in time for Easter, AAA is forecasting that gas prices will decrease another 3 to 5 cents before the holiday.

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

Monday, March 18, 2013  AAA announced that gas prices dropped again over last week, but they say that rate of decrease is expected to slow in the weeks ahead.

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Monday, March 04, 2013  According to AAA, for the first time since January, the weekly average for a gallon of gas has retreated.

Monday, February 25, 2013  According to AAA, drivers are paying more for a gallon of gas than they ever have for the month of February with the national average sitting at $3.63.