More U. S. Weeds Found Resisting Monsanto Roundup

U. S. scientists said Feb. 26 they have confirmed kochia weed populations have developed resistance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. Kansas State University said scientists had found five kochia weed populations in western Kansas that are resistant to glyphosate. Kochia, also called fireweed, is a drought-tolerant weed commonly found on land in the

45H29 – for Feb. 18, 2010

It’s a symbol of Pioneer Hi-Bred’s leadership in providing valuable canola seed disease resistance traits. The first and only canola hybrid on the market with built-in clubroot resistance. TM When you see the new Pioneer Protector logo on your Pioneer brand canola hybrids, you’ll know your canola is protected. Roundup Ready is a registered trademark


45H29 – for Feb. 4, 2010

It’s a symbol of Pioneer Hi-Bred’s leadership in providing valuable canola seed disease resistance traits. The first and only canola hybrid on the market with built-in clubroot resistance. TM When you see the new Pioneer Protector logo on your Pioneer brand canola hybrids, you’ll know your canola is protected. Roundup Ready is a registered trademark

Report Says Biotech Wheat Will Damage Wheat Prices

“Some in the wheat industry seem intent on pushing genetically modified wheat.” – TODD LEAKE U. S. wheat prices could fall by 40 per cent or more if industry efforts to develop a biotech wheat succeed, according to an industry report issued Jan. 27. The report, issued by the Western Organization of Resource Councils, a


45H29 – for Jan. 28, 2010

It’s a symbol of Pioneer Hi-Bred’s leadership in providing valuable canola seed disease resistance traits. The first and only canola hybrid on the market with built-in clubroot resistance. TM When you see the new Pioneer Protector logo on your Pioneer brand canola hybrids, you’ll know your canola is protected. Roundup Ready is a registered trademark

Monsanto Claims Victory In Seed Fight

Monsanto Co. said Jan. 19 a Federal Court had ruled in its favour in a bitter dispute with key rival DuPont, finding DuPont had violated a licensing agreement in trying to combine certain genetic seed traits developed by Monsanto with its own. DuPont officials said the court decision was “narrow” allowing them to continue to


Producers Demand Compensation Over Roundup Ready Alfalfa

“We’re putting the government on notice.” – LES JACOBSON, MFSA Manitoba forage seed producers say they will hold Ottawa accountable if the impending approval of Roundup Ready alfalfa hurts their industry. A resolut ion pas sed at the Manitoba Forage Seed Producers Association annual meeting vows growers will hold Ottawa “directly responsible for any economic

U. S. Top Court To Decide Monsanto Alfalfa Case

The U. S. Supreme Court said Jan. 15 it would hear an appeal by Monsanto Co. of a ruling that barred the company from selling its genetically modified alfalfa seed, until an environmental review is done. The justices agreed to review a ruling by a U. S. Appeals Court in California that upheld a federal


Monsanto Says Justice Officials Want Seed Access Details

Monsanto Co. said Jan. 14 that the U. S. Department of Justice has issued a civil investigative demand for information on the company’s key soybean traits business after complaints that Monsanto was trying to limit access to push a new, pricier product instead. Monsanto said it was cooperating with the department and reiterated that it

45S51 – for Jan. 14, 2010

It’s a symbol of Pioneer Hi-Bred’s leadership in providing valuable canola seed disease resistance traits. The first and only canola hybrid on the market with built-in sclerotinia resistance. TM When you see the new Pioneer Protector logo on your Pioneer brand canola hybrids, you’ll know your canola is protected. Roundup Ready is a registered trademark