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Department of Agriculture expects about 90 million acres of corn - which requires large amounts of nutrients - to be planted, partly on swelling demand from producers of the alternate fuel ethanol. Our articles, columns, message board posts and other features should not be construed as investment advice, nor does their appearance imply an endorsement by Microsoft or Bell Canada of any specific security or trading strategy. The loss amounted to eight cents per share diluted, compared with...

The chemical is used on fruit crops, seed treatments for corn and sunflowers, and nut and coffee crops, among other uses. He said bees who carry pollen from crops back to their hives then expose more bees to the chemical. The insecticides are designed to control populations of internal worms such as codling moths, oriental fruit moths and apple maggots, among other pests. Local beekeepers are worried a worldwide honey bee die-off won't just cause hardships for growers who rely on the...

Under a law passed in 2005, public and private preschools and elementary schools have until July 2008 to end the use of pesticides, which include fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. The condition of athletic fields in many communities is problematic because of high demand from a variety of sports and leagues, which means they get very hard use. Lawmakers previously decided that use of such chemicals represents a threat to the welfare of young people and others. But the situation seems...

THE health minister has assured the public that the spraying of DDT will be done carefully such that no one is endangered. He also dispelled fears that domestic animals will be harmed by the chemical. Sam Zaramba, asked the Government to waive taxes on mosquito nets, insecticides, anti-malaria drugs and other recommended goods and services. To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections -- or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, clickhere. He...