Reuters — U.S. approval of Dow AgroSciences’ new genetically-modified corn and soybeans takes the agricultural giant a step closer to its “most important” product launch ever, but a series of hurdles remain, the company said Thursday. “We sure are aware of the concerns that have been expressed,” said Dow AgroSciences president Tim Hassinger in an
Dow’s Enlist corn, soybeans face hurdles despite USDA approval
USDA grants approval to Dow’s Enlist corn, soybeans
Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday gave final approval to new genetically modified corn and soybeans developed by Dow AgroSciences that, while criticized by environmentalists and some farmers, are portrayed by Dow as an answer to weed resistance problems that limit crop production. The approval may clear the way for a full
Neonic insecticides widespread in Iowa waters
Government researchers say the broad use of neonicotinoids should be closely examined
A class of insecticides popular with corn and soybean farmers in the U.S. Midwest but feared as a factor in the decline of U.S. honeybee colonies and other crop pollinators, has been found to be widespread through rivers and streams in Iowa, according to a government study released July 24. The study, released by the
Neonic insecticides widespread in Iowa waters
Reuters — A class of insecticides popular with corn and soybean farmers in the U.S. Midwest but feared as a factor in the decline of U.S. honey bee colonies and other crop pollinators, has been found to be widespread through rivers and streams in Iowa, according to a government study released on Thursday. The study,
Chinese woman arrested in plot to steal U.S. corn technology
Reuters — A Chinese woman has been arrested and charged with trying to steal patented U.S. seed technology as part of a plot to smuggle types of specialized corn from farm fields in the U.S. Midwest for use in China, authorities said Wednesday. The woman, Mo Yun, is married to the founder and chairman of
Honeybees still dying at worrisome rate: USDA
Reuters — Honeybees, crucial in the pollination of many U.S. crops, are still dying off at an worrisome rate, even though fewer were lost over the past winter, according to a government report issued on Thursday. Total losses of managed honeybee colonies was 23.2 per cent nationwide for the 2013-14 winter, according to the annual
U.S. court affirms sanctions against DuPont in battle with Monsanto
Reuters — U.S. chemical maker DuPont and its agricultural seed unit, Pioneer, acted in bad faith in a long-running legal battle with rival Monsanto, according to a federal appeals court ruling on Friday that affirmed sanctions against DuPont. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with a lower court decision in Missouri
Vermont becomes first U.S. state to mandate GMO labeling
Reuters — Vermont on Thursday became the first U.S. state to mandate labeling of foods made with genetically modified organisms as Governor Peter Shumlin signed a law that is widely expected to be challenged in court by some food and agriculture companies. The law, set to take effect July 1, 2016, would for the first
U.S. regulator set to approve Dow’s Enlist herbicide
Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it plans to grant approval to a new herbicide developed by Dow AgroSciences that is designed to be used with new genetically-engineered corn and soybeans and combat weed resistance. The U.S. approvals for Enlist Duo herbicide — and for Enlist corn and soybeans — would free
Monsanto beats expectations on strong corn, soy demand
Reuters — Monsanto Co., the world’s largest seed company, reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday as its corn and soybean businesses expanded globally. The company, which specializes in developing genetically engineered crops that withstand herbicides and ward off insects, also affirmed its fiscal-year forecast. “Our business is on track to deliver the growth we anticipated,”
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