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USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture invests in research to develop genetic control of waterhempApr. 2, 2018
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has announced a $500,000 grant to University of Illinois researchers in the Department of Crop Sciences. The projec...
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USDA to deregulate GE canola for altered oil profile from BASF Plant Science L.P.Mar. 30, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on a petition from BASF Plant Science L.P. (BAS...
Tags:GM cropOilseed Rape
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USDA/APHIS spent $70 mln in FY 2018 to protect agriculture and plantsMar. 26, 2018
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Three decades of consolidation in U.S. agricultureMar. 16, 2018
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USDA-ARS scientist leads $1 million funded consortium to seek honey bee disease controlsMar. 14, 2018
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USDA: Global soybean imports are projected to grow 30% by 2027 with china leading the wayMar. 13, 2018
World soybean trade is projected to rise rapidly during the next 10 years according to USDA’s Agricultural Projections to 2027, climbing 48 million tons (30 percent) to ...
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USDA announces $89 million program for specialty crops, new market opportunitiesMar. 9, 2018
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Japan to decide GE labeling requirements soonMar. 8, 2018
The Consumer Affairs Agency’s expert committee is expected to conclude its review of Japan’s labeling requirements for genetically engineered foods at the end of March ...
Tags:GM crop
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USDA/APHIS opens new office in Vietnam to help facilitate increasing agricultural tradeFeb. 26, 2018
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USDA forecasts strong demand for corn, soybeans over next 10 yearsFeb. 20, 2018
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Ukraine: New mandatory labeling requirements for GE feed in 2020Jan. 29, 2018
On December 21, 2017, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the Law “On Feed Safety and Hygiene” (in Ukrainian), which contains requirements for labeling of GE feeds and GE ...
Tags:GM crop
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USDA: Intellectual property rights for new plant varieties have expandedJan. 10, 2018
Intellectual property rights are intended to offer incentives for innovation by protecting new inventions from imitation and competition.
Tags:Patent
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USDA announces new information technology operating modelDec. 19, 2017
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US peanut harvest projected to be recordDec. 14, 2017
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USDA/APHIS seeks comment on deregulating GE canola from Nuseed AmericasDec. 11, 2017
Tags:GM cropOilseed Rape
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USDA funds $1.9m for methyl bromide alternative researchNov. 15, 2017
Tags:Methyl bromide
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USDA/NIFA to invest in biotechnology risk assessment researchNov. 9, 2017
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USDA withdraws biotech regulation proposalNov. 8, 2017
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USDA/APHIS amends black stem rust regulations: allows for interstate movement of rust-resistant plant species and varietiesNov. 6, 2017
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USDA grants to spur innovations to slash pesticide useOct. 24, 2017
