We can see moisture stress on the trees. If the rains don't come, that will be a disaster because it means what we are having now on the farm will be lost.

The stress on household finances in coming weeks will be the greatest since the last recession in 2001,

It is high time farmers embraced it. That is what the market is demanding.

With household finances already under considerable stress, one has to wonder if another round of rate hikes will lead to a more severe cutback in consumer spending.

The severe impact of the disaster has placed a profound stress on government at all levels, not to mention that of the individuals and businesses attempting to recover. We're going to have to use limited resources wisely.

In times of tragedy and disaster, children sometimes display symptoms that are akin to post-traumatic stress disorder.