Only vegetables and melons, considered a single entity by state statisticians, account for more agricultural sales in Florida, and the state remains the world's third leading producer of citrus -- behind only Brazil and China. It remains a $9 billion industry, still one of the most lucrative crops grown in a state largely propelled into existence by oranges and grapefruit. Yes, the industry has learned to live with the notorious canker bacteria, but now, largely unnoticed by the public,...

By Lee Shearer . Staff Writer . Story updated at 11:11 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2007 Economic losses from Georgia's drought already are running into the billions of dollars - and could go much higher if the drought extends into next summer, as forecasters expect. By Lee Shearer . Staff Writer . Story updated at 11:11 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2007 Economic losses from Georgia's drought already are running into the billions of dollars - and could go much higher if the drought extends...

Main Category: Fertility News Article Date: 28 Oct 2007 - 6:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article newsletters Visitor Ratings: Healthcare Professional: General Public: >> rate this article Researchers at the Royal Veterinary College, London, have made a significant breakthrough in their understanding of how infection of the uterus damages fertility in cows. Main Category: Fertility News Article Date: 28 Oct 2007 - 6:00 PDT email to a friend printer...

The day's activities will also include a presentation by a representative of today's cattle industry, a question-and-answer period and refreshments. She brings to mind a time when "men lived by their guns and women lived by their wits. If you already have an account on this site, enter your username and password below. Mailing list Enter your email address to join our daily headline mailing list: The public is invited to attend. Friday, October 26, 2007 CULBERTSON -- The Culbertson...

He said that Brazil exports meat to 140 countries and "the fact we haven't yet complied with all the EU requirements doesn't mean we don't have a quality product. The EU currently demands cattle must be disease-free and located in a foot-and-mouth-free state 90 days prior to slaughter if the meat is to be exported to the EU. An EU ban is in place on imports from three Brazilian states due to the presence of foot-and-mouth disease, and the EU imposes strict safety measures on beef from...