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Newly discovered plant gene could boost phosphorus intake
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have discovered an important gene in plants that could help agricultural crops collaborate better ...
Planted Non-Bt Corn? Plan to Scout for European Corn Borer
Farmers have enjoyed the benefits of Bt corn since its introduction in 1996, particularly “in the bag” transgenic protection from ...
El Niño: Effects on 2015 Grain Production
WORLD – According to reports from the Climate Prediction Center, there is a greater than 90 per cent probability that ...
USDA Plantings Report Shows Soybeans Gaining Popularity
US – The US Department of Agriculture’s Prospective Plantings report indicates that farmers nationwide could be looking to soybeans as ...
Why is McDonald’s Passionate about Sustainability?
ANALYSIS – Francesca DeBiase, VP Strategic Sourcing, Sustainability at McDonald’s, said McDonald’s vision is to source all of their food ...
South Korea Rice Forecast at Similar Level to Last Year’s Near-average Output
SOUTH KOREA – Harvesting of the 2014 rice crop is almost complete. FAO forecasts the 2014 rice production (in paddy ...
2014 China Cereal Harvest Forecast At Record Level
CHINA – Harvesting of the 2014 early double rice crop was completed at the end of July, while that of ...
China’s Grain Imports Continue to Grow, Ensure Supply
CHINA – Increasing the grain imports through global markets at cheaper prices, China is quick to ensure sufficient domestic stocks, ...
Hillary Rodham Clinton Supports Biotech, GM Crops
US – Last week Hillary Rodham Clinton was the keynote speaker at a luncheon during the BIO International Convention in ...