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France says no need to revisit Monsanto maize approval

By Reuters October 26, 2012

Astudy last month pointing to health risks from a type of genetically modified maize and a related pesticide did not provide grounds for questioning previous safety approvals, the French government said Oct. 22. The study by researchers at the University of Caen said rats fed on Monsanto’s NK603 GM maize (corn) or exposed to the

Crops, News

Dow agrees to safeguards for new crops, 2,4-D weed killer combo

By Carey Gillam September 22, 2012

Reuters / A U.S. farmer group said Sept. 11 it is dropping its opposition to efforts by Dow AgroSciences to roll out a new biotech crop system in exchange for a series of commitments by Dow, including help investigating any accidental crop damage. The deal calls for “several new safeguards” from Dow AgroSciences related to

Crops, News

U.S. plans to cut GMO crop oversight

By Carey Gillam, Charles Abbott August 21, 2012

Efforts to write benefits for biotech seed companies into U.S. legislation, including the 2013 Farm Bill, are sparking a backlash from groups that say the multiple measures would severely limit U.S. oversight of genetically modified crops. From online petitions to face-to-face lobbying on Capitol Hill, an array of consumer and environmental organizations and individuals are

Cereals, News, Oilseeds

OUR HISTORY: August 6, 1992

August 10, 2012

Our August 6, 1992 issue reported on record grain exports of 30.75 million tonnes, but the price news was not so cheery, with truck dealers offering to trade for wheat at $3.15 per bushel. The low price was thanks to the U.S.-EU trade war, and the previous week the U.S. had awarded a $31.08-per-tonne subsidy

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Monsanto gains approval for TruFlex

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 20, 2012

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada have granted full food, feed and environmental safety approval for Monsanto’s next generation Roundup Ready canola trait, paving the way for what Monsanto anticipates will be a commercial preview launch to farmers in 2014, a Monsanto release says. The new canola trait will be marketed under

Crops, News, Oilseeds

Canola council names new VP of production

July 12, 2012

A familiar face in canola research has joined the Canola Council of Canada as its new vice-president of crop production. Curtis Rempel, who has been serving as acting director of the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at the University of Manitoba, will join the council July 17. Rempel is stepping into the position

Oilseeds, Opinion

Letters , June 28, 2012

June 30, 2012

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Crops, News

BASF sees strong growth tied to GMO crop traits

By Carey Gillam June 16, 2012

Reuters / Global conglomerate BASF is rolling out a series of new plant science and plant protection products for farmers in the United States as it aims to increase its share of fast-growing markets, executives of the German chemical giant said. South America is also a target as BASF shifts its agricultural emphasis — and

Crops, News

$2,500 grants for rural communities

June 16, 2012

Staff / The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company, has launched Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities, a new program aimed at strengthening rural communities by providing the opportunity for farmers to secure a $2,500 grant for their favourite community charity or not-for-profit organization. From June 1, 2012 through Sept. 30, 2012, eligible farmers

News

Monsanto supports CFGB growing projects

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 16, 2012

Monsanto Canada has donated $60,000 worth of farm inputs to Canadian Foodgrains Bank growing projects his year. Community growing projects are a unique way for people to contribute grain and other agricultural commodities to help people who are hungry around the world. A typical project involves a group of people working together to farm a

Daily Network News

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Tag Archives Monsanto

France says no need to revisit Monsanto maize approval

Dow agrees to safeguards for new crops, 2,4-D weed killer combo

U.S. plans to cut GMO crop oversight

OUR HISTORY: August 6, 1992

Monsanto gains approval for TruFlex

Canola council names new VP of production

Letters , June 28, 2012

BASF sees strong growth tied to GMO crop traits

$2,500 grants for rural communities

Monsanto supports CFGB growing projects

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