Is the expansion of genetically modified (GM) crops still seen as risky or will it in fact help with the doubling of the food supply required as Earth s population hits nine billion within the next 40 years? The latest Ecos magazine presents the views of experts from both sides of the debate on GM technology s role. Is the expansion of genetically modified (GM) crops still seen as risky or will it in fact help with the doubling of the food supply required as Earth s population hits nine...

He thinks that will work out in North Dakota because the biggest losses in the state in 2006 were attributed to the severe drought in the western and central regions, while in 2005, the biggest losses were in the eastern part of the state due to heavy precipitation. He thinks that will work out in North Dakota because the biggest losses in the state in 2006 were attributed to the severe drought in the western and central regions, while in 2005, the biggest losses were in the eastern part...

The revenue-based farm safety net program alternative for the 2007 Farm Bill would authorize significant changes in farm support programs to better protect producers against rising costs of production, crop losses and volatile commodity prices. It compensates for low prices and reduces inequities in support when low prices are accompanied by crop shortfalls. RFA members want the Farm Bill to keep a narrow focus on farmers, to increase economic development in rural America and to continue...

The Bishops farm more than 850 acres of potatoes and other assorted vegetables, soybeans and wheat among other crops. The farm is family operated and currently being farmed by a fourth generation of family farmers. Family members are also involved in a variety of agricultural organizations. Franklin, who retired March 31 after 29 years of service to the county. Located in Upper Pittsgrove Township, Bishop Brothers Farms began its operations in 1917, according to officials. Salem County...

Since first planting biotech corn in 19xx and adopting biotech soybeans in 19xx, they have seen productivity and the environmental sustainability of the farm increase due to the production of GM crops. farmer Terry Wanzek describes the pros of genetically modified food crops, including an increase in time for his family and an increase in the environmental sustainability of his farm. If we contaminate or destroy or ruin our soils and our environment, we only hurt ourselves, says Wanzek, a...