February 9, 2011 Comments Off on US corn reserves hit lowest level in 15 years
ST. LOUIS — U.S. reserves of corn have hit their lowest level in more than 15 years, reflecting tighter supplies that will lead to higher food prices in 2011. Increasing demand for corn from the ethanol industry is a major ...
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Read More »November 30, 2010 Comments Off on USDA asked to approve modified apple that won’t brown
CASHMERE, Wash. — A Canadian biotechnology company has asked the U.S. to approve a genetically modified apple that won’t brown soon after its sliced, saying the improvement could boost sales of apples for snacks, salads and other uses. U.S. apple ...
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Read More »October 26, 2010 Comments Off on Report: Bay region farms need more runoff controls
WASHINGTON — A draft USDA report says most farmland in the Chesapeake Bay watershed needs more runoff control on fertilizers that can pollute waterways. The report is being developed as the federal Environmental Protection Agency is implementing a tough, new ...
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