Unless financial help comes soon, 50 per cent of pork producers and 48 percent of beef producers are at risk of being forced out of business, said Emerson during his farewell remarks to about 70 people Friday. Later during an interview, Emerson said he would like to see the federal government invest some of its more than $8 billion surplus tax revenue into agriculture. Outgoing federation president Robert Emerson is calling for disaster relief for the beef and pork producers hit hard...

While the infections pose little risk to human health, the latest discovery slows the industry's effort to regain the crucial "TB-free" status, the board said. Losing the "TB-free" label poses a cumbersome financial burden for ranchers, who must then pay for testing if they want to sell their animals outside of the state. But in a follow-up test this fall, two animals tested "suspect" for bovine TB. The state's cattle herds will be declared free of TB only after two years pass without a...

DAN BUGLASS () THE announcement last Wednesday of a 25 million aid package for Scotland's sheep farmers was most welcome, but clearly it will do little more than fill a short-term gap in the desperate cash-flow situations of many farmers, especially those in the more remote areas of Scotland. DAN BUGLASS () THE announcement last Wednesday of a 25 million aid package for Scotland's sheep farmers was most welcome, but clearly it will do little more than fill a short-term gap in the desperate...

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...