U. S. Corn Not Meeting China’s Quality Standards – for Aug. 5, 2010

China has questioned the quality of genetically modified corn delivered from the United States this month, the China National Grains and Oils Information Center (CNGOIC) said July 27. China’s COFCO Co. Ltd. ordered its first shipment of genetically modified U. S. corn in May. It has sought corn imports after a gap of four years

Cwb Exports Up, Prices Down – for Aug. 5, 2010

The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) and most farmers are hoping last year’s miraculous crop recovery happens again. “It is my hope for all farmers that somehow we have a repeat of last year’s harvest and in the end wind up with a much better result than we all expect,” CWB chair Allen Oberg told reporters


EU Approves Six GM Maize Varieties – for Aug. 5, 2010

The European Commiss ion approved six genetically modified (GM) maize varieties for import to the bloc July 28 in a sign of its desire to speed up European Union decisions on the cont roversial technology. The EU’s executive granted the approvals unilaterally after EU farm ministers failed to reach a decision on the applications in




In Brief… – for Jul. 29, 2010

Soybean breeder honoured: Veteran Ontario soybean breeder Norman Bradner was awarded the 2010 Canadian Plant Breeding and Genetics award at the recent Canadian Seed Trade Association annual meeting in Kelowna. The award is peer nominated and selected recognition of an outstanding contribution to the advancement of plant agriculture. In addition to being a prolific varietal


CFIA Will Consult On Pedigreed Seed – for Jul. 29, 2010

Seed growers are relieved the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) now wants to consult about its role in certifying pedigreed seed after declaring it was dropping field inspections in five years. “Whether it’s sober second thought on CFIA’s part or our press release, the message coming out of CFIA is a message we can live