GMOs
Amid rumors and anti-GMO messaging, one researcher is striving to use genetic modification to not just improve crop health, but potentially save consumer lives. Aspergillus, which creates carcinogenic aflatoxin, can now be controlled through genetic modification.
A New York snack business is using Nebraska corn to create munchies from ingredients that haven’t been genetically modified.
The country has rejected over 1.2 million tons of U.S. corn cargoes since last year because they contain MIR 162.
Jackson County, Ore., won’t be enforcing the ban on genetically modified crops approved by voters last May until a lawsuit filed by alfalfa famers is resolved.
The lawsuit was at least the second attempt by environmental groups to overturn the department’s decision to deregulate the genetically engineered crop.
A former USDA scientist has plead guilty to stealing seeds.
Think of it as photosynthesis on steroids. Photosynthesis is how plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into food. But it’s a very inefficient process, using less than one percent of the energy available, scientists said.
Monsanto speaks to investors about its motivation to pursue Syngenta.
The European Union (EU) court recently ruled in favor of Italian farmer Giorgio Fidenato who planted GMO corn. Italy didn’t allow farmers to plant GMO products and sued Fidenato in 2013, according to AP.
Seed fails to control damaging worm, group says in letter.