A fly in the ointment: Florida agriculture

Article Abstract:

The worst infestation of Mediterranean fruit flies in Florida since the early 1960s struck the fruit and vegetable industry in summer 1997. After complaints from residents, bombardiers will cease bombing the flies with the pesticide Malathion and instead bombard the region with 300 million sterile male Mediterranean flies every week. The plan, which was successful in California, should result in the eradication of the flies in Florida.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities, Agricultural Product Safety, Florida, Agricultural policy, Pests, Product safety, Control, Pest control, Agricultural products, Mediterranean fruit-fly, Mediterranean fruit fly

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Buzz, buzz

Article Abstract:

The Republican Party in 1993 is once-again dominated by white Anglo-Saxon protestants (WASPS) with moderate!conservative political philosophies, such as senators Jack Danforth and Malcolm Wallop. The federal budget deficit appears to be the Republicans' key issue.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
Column, Republican Party (United States), Whites

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The WASP in the ointment

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WASPS have lost power in major US cities, and from the Republican party, and they have evolved in political terms, as is shown by the Bush family, as well as supporting Democrats as well as Republicans.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
Social aspects, Political parties

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Subjects list: Political activity, Anglo-Americans, English Americans
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