1.   But the Canadian farm lost some ducks during the recent freeze.

2.   Differing ideas on damage from the recent freeze in wheat regions continued to boost prices, as did slow spring wheat plantings.

3.   In CHICAGO, wheat futures fell after an influential cooperative said a recent freeze in the Plains caused less damage to the winter crop than previously forecast.

4.   In CHICAGO, wheat futures held steady after the government reported a recent freeze damaged crops in the Plains, though provided little guidance of the extent.

5.   Texas grapefruit held up pretty well through the recent freezes, but supplies from recent harvests should be scarce.

6.   The figures take into account parts of the Kansas crop damaged from recent freezes, said Randy Wallace, a Kansas City wheat trader.

7.   Wheat futures fell after an influential cooperative said a recent freeze in the Plains caused less damage to the winter crop than previously forecast.

8.   Although fall rain was normal, Northington said, the recent freezes killed some seedlings.

9.   However, the number of companies is expected to stabilise with the recent freeze on new listings.

10.   Recent freezes also have helped make the state a virtual tinder box.