41.   So far, New York is the only city in the United States where the beetles are devouring trees, according to federal agriculture officials.

42.   Since then, agriculture officials have tracked their rapid advance across the county.

43.   State agriculture officials say this is not expected to be a good peach season for California, and that gives South Carolina an advantage.

44.   The action allows agriculture officials to restrict the movement of wheat, wheat products or equipment that might spread the fungal disease, USDA spokesman Ed Curlett said.

45.   The company, which has acquired a network of factory farms and slaughterhouses, worries federal agriculture officials and legislators,who see it siphoning business from smaller farmers.

46.   The preservation program was among the first in the United States and has become a source of pride among agriculture officials on Long Island and in Albany.

47.   The property owner, whose name was not released, contacted agriculture officials who surveyed the property and found the colony.

48.   They said agriculture officials never told them of the policy.

49.   Veneman met with agriculture officials from Arizona and Mexico in Nogales on Thursday before signing the drought declaration.

50.   Working together, farmers and state agriculture officials have battled the established ant species continually for many years.