Ten years after the first GM crops were planted, evidence is mounting that the technology can increase crop yields with apparently little environmental impact, particularly in developing countries. In India, for example, GM cotton has increased yields by around 150 per cent, trebled small farmers' profits, and reduced pesticide volumes by 80 per cent. Anti-GM groups, however, argue that in many developing countries, GM crops are now grown mainly for export by big farmers, not for local...

Right before their eyes the female sheep goes from having a fluffy coat of wool to getting the equivalent of a crew cut with less than a quarter inch of wool remaining. Native American Times - America's Largest Independent, Native American News Source. Melendrez is among the many volunteers who share their knowledge and love of agriculture with thousands of third- and fourth-grade students across New Mexico, who are introduced to the world of agriculture at annual Kids, Kows & More field...

But there was no getting around the disappointment of a wheat crop that was severely damaged by frost around Easter weekend. His goal is to influence passage of a nearly $4 billion disaster assistance package for farmers, legislation that has continually stalled in Congress. When debate on the package began two years ago, the push was for help after crop losses from drought in 2005 and 2006, choosing their worst of those two years. Moran expects McPherson County farmers to determined that...

At present, there is no relationship between the varietys septoria resistance score and the level of disease actually found in the crops. Susceptible Robigus has finally succumbed to yellowrust, with the disease visible at up to 10% infection on leaf four in some areas of the plot. Considering the current high pressure from brown rust and relatively low incidence of septoria, we are planning an application of a triazole plus strobilurin fungicide mix for T2. Although septoria is at a low...

Rockoff Sun Reporter Originally published May 1, 2007, 11:25 AM EDT WASHINGTON // As the industrial chemical linked to the deaths of cats and dogs edged closer to the human food supply, the Bush administration created a new position this morning to oversee food safety and charged a food protection official with developing a plan for addressing shortcomings exposed by recent scares. Rockoff Sun Reporter Originally published May 1, 2007, 11:25 AM EDT WASHINGTON // As the industrial chemical...