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First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Spanish claim Bt maize winnings

Adoption of genetically modified insect-resistant Bt YieldGard Corn Borer (MON810) maize allows Spanish farmers to gain an extra gross margin of €11 million ($14.4 million at the current rate), according to the Spanish biotechnology association, the Antama. ... [Published Agrow - May 16 2013]

Entities: Bt Maize, YieldGard, MON810, Insect-resistant

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

GM confusion

We’re living in what many are calling the “information age.” Yet, confusion reigns over many important issues, and our easy access to information — and misinformation — helps fuel that confusion.Biotechnology is a classic example of divergent opinions, ... [Published CattleNetwork.com - May 15 2013]

Entities: Genetically Modified Crops, Genetically Modified Foods, Biotechnology, Organic

First reported May 11 2013 - Updated May 11 2013 - 1 reports

Robot bees

Scientists at Harvard University have created a robotic bee. The artificial insect called RoboBee can fly in different directions and hover. Scientists hope that the robotic insect will be used to pollinate plants. They are also working towards other ... [Published St Martin Daily Herald - May 11 2013]

Entities: Pesticide, Robotics, Insect-resistant, Insect

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Today's Siding Options

Every house has some form of siding, and you have several choices when it comes time to renovate or upgrade. Siding is a protective outer layer construction material used to protect commercial and residential structures from the elements--wind, rain, ... [Published Do It Yourself.com - May 10 2013]

Entities: Insect-resistant, Durability, Insect, Stucco, Aluminium

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 2 reports

GMs benefit farmers and consumers, says report

GM crops have delivered economic benefits for farmers, consumers and the environment since the technology was introduced 16 years ago, according to a new report.The study, by UK firm PG Economics, found that GM insect-resistant crops have delivered higher ... [Published Farmers Weekly Interactive - May 07 2013]

Entities: Genetically Modified Crops, Insect-resistant, Biotechnology

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Weyerhaeuser Company

Headers and Beams for Harsh Conditions

Trus Joist Parallam Plus PSL pressure-treated engineered headers and beams are ideal for exterior applications even in harsh conditions. Decay- and insect-resistant, the wood is treated to the core using wolmanized preservative protection, which eliminates ... [Published Builder Online - May 03 2013]

Entities: Insect-resistant, Weyerhaeuser Company, Green Building

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 2 reports

GM crops boost farming by $100 billion

Comments 0Sixteen years after widespread GM crop adoption, biotechnology has provided nearly $100 billion in benefits to global agriculture.More About:Crop Reports ,Related Media10 key facts about GM cropsSixteen years after widespread GM crop adoption, ... [Published Western Farm Press - May 02 2013]

Entities: Genetically Modified Crops, Biotechnology, Insect-resistant

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Brazil - The benifits of GM crops

In the sixteenth year of widespread adoption, crop biotechnology has delivered an unparalleled level of farm income benefit to the farmers, as well as providing considerable environmental benefits to both farmers and citizens of countries where the technology ... [Published Meat Trade News Daily - May 01 2013]

Entities: Genetically Modified Crops, Insect-resistant, Brazil, Corn, Biotechnology

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

Monsanto, DuPont truce increases their connections

Truce comes as mixed blessing for Kansas farmers DuPont agreed to pay Monsanto $1.75 billion for rights to Monsanto’s patented seed genetics.The company also dropped a suit alleging Monsanto engaged in illegal business practices to try to create a monopoly ... [Published Topeka Capital-Journal - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Monsanto Company, DuPont - E I du Pont de Nemours & Co, Corn

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

How Do You Keep Your Lawn Safe?

Concerned about your kids playing on your lawn after you fertilize the grass and douse the weeds with pesticides? Do you think natural products won’t matter? Before you spray chemicals on your lawn again this year, consider these 6 Ways to Make your Lawn ... [Published Hillcrest Patch - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Pesticide, Insect-resistant, Chemical

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Trap crops may control Mexican rice borers...

Results from field trials by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service indicate that selected genetically modified insect-resistant Bt maize lines could act as trap crops preventing the spread of the invasive pest, the Mexican rice borer ( Eoreuma loftini) ... [Published Agrow - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Bt Maize, Insect-resistant, Agricultural Research Service

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 2 reports

Global economic benefits of GM crops reach almost $100 billion

Press release: 22 April 2013: Dorchester, UK: In the sixteenth year of widespread adoption, crop biotechnology has delivered an unparalleled level of farm income benefit to the farmers, as well as providing considerable environmental benefits to ... [Published GMO Pundit a.k.a. David Tribe - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Genetically Modified Crops, Insect-resistant, Biotechnology

Quotes

"Why in the world would anybody spend any money to try to improve the seed if as soon as they sold the first one anybody could grow more and have as many of those seeds as they want?" Chief Justice John Roberts had mused during oral arguments

SCOTUS: Upholding Monsanto Patent, Justices Rule Indiana Farmer and Darling of Anti-Biotechnology ... [Published Forbes.com - May 15 2013]

As a result, farmers are increasingly adopting a "mix of reactive and proactive weed management strategies incorporating a mix of herbicides"

GMs benefit farmers and consumers, says report [Published Farmers Weekly Interactive - May 07 2013]

"The increased use of genetically-engineered crops has reduced the use of chemical insecticides" said Enright...

Study Says Use of Biotech Crops Increases Farmer Profits and Environmental Sustainability [Published Toolshed Ag Information Network - May 06 2013]

"I think customers ought to have a choice," he said. "If anyone is concerned about the issue than they better be buying certified organic foods, because otherwise there are no guarantee."

Farmers Say GMOs Give Them Competitive Edge [Published Equities.com - Apr 28 2013]

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How to Make Compost Tea and Other Home Composti... [Published Daily Green - May 21 2013]
Spanish claim Bt maize winnings [Published Agrow - May 16 2013]
GM confusion [Published CattleNetwork.com - May 15 2013]
SCOTUS: Upholding Monsanto Patent, Justices Rul... [Published Forbes.com - May 15 2013]
Robot bees [Published St Martin Daily Herald - May 11 2013]
Today's Siding Options [Published Do It Yourself.com - May 10 2013]
Magnolia Magic [Published Vineyard Gazette - May 09 2013]
GMs benefit farmers and consumers, says report [Published Farmers Weekly Interactive - May 07 2013]
Study Says Use of Biotech Crops Increases Farme... [Published Toolshed Ag Information Network - May 06 2013]
The Struggle to Reclaim Paradise From Big Bio-Tech [Published Progree Report - May 06 2013]
Foodie fascists must die: the gospel of eating ... [Published Canadian Business Magazine - May 06 2013]
Farmers Say GMOs Give Them Competitive Edge [Published Truth About Trade - May 04 2013]
Headers and Beams for Harsh Conditions [Published Builder Online - May 03 2013]
GM crops boost farming by $100 billion [Published Western Farm Press - May 02 2013]
GM crops aid farmers, citizens and the environm... [Published CattleNetwork.com - May 02 2013]
Australian OGTR Invites Comments for GM Cotton ... [Published CropBiotech Update - May 02 2013]
?Doomsday Seed Vault? in the Arctic - [Published Global Research - May 01 2013]
Brazil - The benifits of GM crops [Published Meat Trade News Daily - May 01 2013]
Monsanto, DuPont truce increases their connections [Published Topeka Capital-Journal - Apr 30 2013]
How Do You Keep Your Lawn Safe? [Published Hillcrest Patch - Apr 30 2013]
Seed truce could mean better varieties, higher ... [Published Topeka Capital-Journal - Apr 30 2013]
6 Ways to Make Your Lawn Safer for Your Family [Published Westlake Patch - Apr 29 2013]
Countering Hypocrisy: GMO Agribusiness and Nucl... [Published Global Research - Apr 29 2013]
Farmers Say GMOs Give Them Competitive Edge [Published Equities.com - Apr 28 2013]
Tips for knowing when it's time to replace prod... [Published Hesperian Beacon - Apr 27 2013]
Forest Service plants disease-resistant trees a... [Published US Forest Service - Apr 23 2013]
Stormwater management for nature and profit [Published Advocate of Eldersburg and Sykesville - Apr 23 2013]
Trap crops may control Mexican rice borers... [Published Agrow - Apr 23 2013]
Global economic benefits of GM crops reach almo... [Published GMO Pundit a.k.a. David Tribe - Apr 23 2013]
How to protect your business from copycats [Published Oman Observer - Apr 22 2013]

Blogs

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Australian OGTR Invites Comments for GM Cotton ... [Published CropBiotech Update - May 02 2013] The Office of Gene Technology Regulator, Australia invites comments for Monsanto Australia's application to conduct a field trial of genetically modified cotton. The insect resistant and herbicide tolerant cotton will be tested in field trial for agronomic ...
Global economic benefits of GM crops reach almo... [Published GMO Pundit a.k.a. David Tribe - Apr 23 2013] Press release: 22 April 2013: Dorchester, UK: In the sixteenth year of widespread adoption, crop biotechnology has delivered an unparalleled level of farm income benefit to the farmers, as well as providing considerable environmental benefits to ...
It’s Earth Day 2013 Modern Farming Raises the Bar [Published I Am Biotech - Apr 22 2013] Today, as thousands of attendees assemble for the 2013 BIO International Convention, the world celebrates Earth Day. This is fitting as biotechnology in agriculture has helped to revolutionize farming and make it more environmentally friendly. Not only ...
Disease Resistant Tomatoes Fight Lethal Pests [Published CropBiotech Update - Apr 10 2013] Tomato lines that are resistant against thrips and the deadly virus it carries have been developed at Cornell University by breeder Martha Mutschler-Chu. Through molecular breeding, the tomato lines were developed to resist thrips by breeding into the ...
Indirect side-effects of the cultivation of gen... [Published GMO Pundit a.k.a. David Tribe - Mar 15 2013] Let's eat: a caterpillar of the species Heliothis virescens on a cotton leaf. (Credit: © Lawo Nora, Agroscope ART)Mar. 13, 2013 — Genetically modified Bt cotton plants contain a poison that protects them from their most significant enemies. As a ...