The insects carry Lyme disease and can carry other diseases transmissible to humans and livestock. The first step in the process was a federal feasibility study, which was completed in 2006. If the money is approved, it will be strictly used for getting the architectural and engineering done, George said. There is not a specific piece of land chosen for the new lab, but chances are it would be moved away from its current location. George said the funds would pay for the second of three...

June 12 - Market News International (Yoji Inata): "The La Nina effect is expected to hit Japan with heat waves this summer, boosting sales of air conditioners, beverages and clothing and spending on leisure, but a water shortage would stifle production of steel, semiconductors and paper, analysts said. June 12 - Market News International (Yoji Inata): "The La Nina effect is expected to hit Japan with heat waves this summer, boosting sales of air conditioners, beverages and clothing and...

Aside from the well-known tightening global stocks and a probable decrease in global production, several bullish indicators are prevalent in the news. All around crop condition declines aided most markets in climbing higher, however with showers forecast later in the week and outside market influences such as month end positioning and deliveries may have limited upside movement. WHEAT: Wheat is called to open just slightly lower this morning as the US harvest continues, global wheat prices...

By Tom Blumer . July 30, 2007 - 13:02 ET From the Gavel -- At a House Armed Services Committee Hearing on Iraq Legislation Friday morning (revised from "this morning" when originally posted on Monday), Kansas Congresswoman Nancy Boyda apparently heard as much good news as she could stand. By Tom Blumer . July 30, 2007 - 13:02 ET From the Gavel -- At a House Armed Services Committee Hearing on Iraq Legislation Friday morning (revised from "this morning" when originally posted on Monday),...

A relative of the spider that attacks 32 varieties of palms, as well as bananas and plantains, heliconias and even flowers such as the bird of paradise, the mite poses no threat to humans but looms as a mighty menace to the plants people enjoy for food and landscaping. A relative of the spider that attacks 32 varieties of palms, as well as bananas and plantains, heliconias and even flowers such as the bird of paradise, the mite poses no threat to humans but looms as a mighty menace to the...