Last year's drought cut the wheat harvest by millions of bushels, but a new enemy is stalking the crop this spring, experts say. The army worms' emergence, however, has forced farmers to spray more than 100,000 acres until the insect's three-week larvae cycle runs its course. The wheat crop also is maturing fast enough to survive the munchfest, officials said. And for a $15 fee, the phones can feature unlimited Web browsing, picture mail and mobile phone e-mail, including access to Cox's...

He said Kansas and Oklahoma railroads have already started positioning rail cars in anticipation of western Kansas first good wheat harvest in almost a decade. Wineinger said harvest in western Kansas will be delayed probably by as much as a week because of the weather. In central and south-central Kansas, three days of freeze in late April did significant damage. We ve had frost, endless rain, rust and army worms, Carroll said. Feedback If you have any suggestions, story ideas or comments...

Mr Rudd says while he supports the idea of maintaining a single desk for exporting wheat he wants to see more detail of the Federal Government's plan. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Mark Vaile says it is up to wheat growers to ensure new arrangements for the sale of wheat are transparent. A grower-controlled single desk will take over from AWB next year. Speaking on ABC's Landline, Mr Vaile defended the Federal Government's plan for wheat exports. Federal Labor Leader Kevin...

Our dear politicians began selling the farm with uncle reagan s hatred of unions! The current crop of democratic idiots think they can put tube patches to seal the blowout! They gave away American Jobs in the 1980s. Indian authorities are annoyed with the probe, arguing that it undermines the principles of free trade. Much of that polarisation got reflected in the media. A broad trade dispute is possible between the U. and India over how Indian outsourcing firms operate in the U. In recent...

Thatching revival rescues ancient craft . Uk News . News . Telegraph Britain's No. New schemes have been launched to begin harvesting reeds commercially in wetlands across Britain and a new generation of apprentices is learning the ancient trade to meet the soaring requirements of the thatching industry, which is worth 125 million a year. New schemes have been launched to begin harvesting reeds commercially in wetlands across Britain and a new generation of apprentices is learning the...