Makers of genetically modified seeds say more farmers evading EPA rules
Monsanto Co. and other seedmakers reported a threefold increase last year in U.S. farmers caught violating rules intended to stop insects from developing resistance to genetically modified corn. The rules affect farmers planting seeds modified to produce a toxin derived from Bacillus thuringiensis , or Bt, a natural insecticide. The Environmental Protection Agency requires those growers to also ...
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Trouble in the field
Associated Press One of the nation's most widely planted crops - a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide - may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists expected.
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NZ Chemical Facilities among World Leaders in Safety
No one wants to talk about chemicals, let alone conceive of where to store them or how to safely transport them. But the simple fact is that without chemicals, water can’t be sterilized, cleaning products can’t be created, and hospitals would continuously spread contagious diseases.
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Villiera Wines - where unlocking nature is natural!
On Monday, I woke up all bright eyed and bushy tailed at 6h00. I was heading to Villiera Wine Farm in Stellenbosch where not only was I going to be taking pictures of the harvest, in and around the cellar and of the wines, I was also going on a game drive around the Wildlife Sanctuary.
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More U.S. Farmers Violate Genetically-Modified Corn Requirements
Monsanto Co. (MON) and other seed makers reported a threefold increase last year in U.S. farmers caught violating requirements for planting genetically modified corn.
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The Mindanao Examiner
COTABATO CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 21, 2012) - When plants are grown and harvested, they are removed from the fields and the soil losses certain quantities of nutrients that nourish them.
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