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Dow’s new biotech corn enters final stage of regulatory approval

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Reuters / A new biotech corn developed by Dow AgroSciences could answer the prayers of U.S. farmers plagued by a fierce epidemic of super-weeds. Or it could trigger a flood of dangerous chemicals that may make weeds even more resistant and damage other important U.S. crops. Or, it could do both. “Enlist,” entering the final
Crops, News, Oilseeds

New technology focuses on native gene manipulation

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The pace of canola seed innovation has increased dramatically over the last 10 years, but that doesn’t mean the industry can take a break or rest on its laurels. As canola production and consumption has increased over the last four or five years, the amount of soybean oil used worldwide has dropped by four billion
Cereals, Crops, Forages, News

GMO proliferation an existential threat to organic farmers

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Sourcing organic alfalfa seed has become more complicated since the commercial release of genetically modified alfalfa in the U.S., the executive director of the Canadian Organic Trade Association says. Although it is not yet grown commercially in Canada, the herbicide-tolerant forage crop was given a green light by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in 2005
Crops, News, Oilseeds

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Monsanto

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A federal judge has ruled in favour of global seed giant Monsanto Co., dismissing a lawsuit brought by a consortium of U.S. organic farmers and seed dealers who said their industry is at risk from Monsanto’s growing market strength. U.S. District Court Judge Naomi Buchwald, for the Southern District of New York, threw out the
Crops, International news, News

Monsanto to appeal French ruling

U.S. agribusiness giant Monsanto said Feb. 14 it will appeal a French court ruling that found it responsible for the poisoning of a farmer who inhaled a weed killer in what is the first such case to reach court in France. A court in Lyon, southeast France, ruled Feb. 13 that Monsanto was guilty of
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Controlling Roundup Ready canola in Roundup Ready corn

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Prevention is the best method when it comes to Roundup Ready canola volunteers in a crop of Roundup Ready corn. If that fails there are pre-seed and in-crop herbicide options — but they’re risky, says Bruce Murray, a DEKALB agronomist with Monsanto. “It you’re expecting a miracle, sorry there isn’t a miracle out there right
Cereals, News, Oilseeds, Opinion

Magic-bullet solutions only last so long

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We’ve all done it. Pushed our crop rotations, that is. You know that field had canola on it two years ago, but the seed you have already purchased, the fertilizer you applied last fall, or the delivery contract you already signed all make us do things that we know are not in our best agronomic
News, Oilseeds

Pioneer’s Patent Policy Explained

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The patent on Roundup Ready 1 (RR1) soybeans has expired, but new patents will protect Pioneer Hi-Bred s new soybean varieties coming to market next spring. We want to be very clear so that our customers are well positioned to make informed choices for the next season without any misunderstanding, Pioneer Hi-Bred president Ian Grant
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APAS President Resigns

BRIEFS Greg Marshall, president of the Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan, has resigned from his position, citing health reasons, the association announced Oct. 6. Marshall is recovering from a heart attack. Mr. Marshall has provided valuable leadership on behalf of Saskatchewan producers, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud said. We have enjoyed a good working relationship with
News, Oilseeds

Patent Infringement Trial Reduces Farmers’ Penalties

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Farmers who breach patent law should expect to pay a price, but an Ontario lawyer says the price some farmers have been paying goes beyond what the law stipulates. I would say the public and farmers out there are being somewhat deliberately misinformed about what is a fair settlement, said Kurtis Andrews, a lawyer with

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