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Monsanto announces commitment to Invest An Acre program
ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with the company's commitment to sustainable agriculture and improving lives, Monsanto Company is partnering in Invest an Acre, which is focused on addressing rural hunger in America. In partnership with the Howard...Tags: Archer Daniels Midland Incorporated, Feeding America
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As drought hits corn, biotech firms see lush field in GMO crops
WOODLAND, Calif. - The worst U.S. drought in half a century is withering the nation's corn crop, but it's a fertile opportunity for makers of genetically modified crops. Agricultural biotechnology companies have been pouring hundreds of millions of...Tags: Purdue University, Chemical Industry, Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Science and Technology
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Monsanto announces Brett Begemann as President and Chief Commercial Officer
ST. LOUIS /PRNewswire/ -- Monsanto Company announced on Aug. 20 that Brett Begemann, 51, has been named as the company's President and Chief Commercial Officer. In his expanded role as President, Begemann will lead the oversight and operational...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Hugh Grant, Corporate Officers, Economy, Business and Finance
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Study criticizes drought-tolerant claims for Monsanto corn
ST. LOUIS - When federal regulators gave the green light last year to a variety of drought-tolerant corn developed by Monsanto Co., the Creve Coeur, Mo.-based biotechnology giant became the first company to deliver on a much-touted promise to provide...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Water Supply, Genetic Engineering, Weather, Biotechnology Industry
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Corporations boost agricultural research funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - The gap between federal support for agricultural research at large public universities and private investment continues to grow - and the divide comes with increased threats to academic freedom and more instances of meddling in the...Tags: Coca-Cola Co., Health and Safety at School, University of Georgia, Teaching and Learning, Health
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GMOs should be safety tested before they hit the market says AMA
Tribune reporterThe American Medical Association called for mandatory pre-market safety testing of genetically engineered foods as part of a revised policy voted on at the AMA's meeting in Chicago Tuesday. Currently biotech companies are simply encouraged to engage...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Politics, Health Organizations, Food Industry, Health
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Monsanto tests drought-tolerant biotech corn
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Seed giant Monsanto Co. plans large-scale tests this year of the first government-approved biotech crop developed to deal with drought. The new corn is being introduced as much of the U.S. remains abnormally dry and areas...Tags: Biofuels, Companies and Corporations, Genetic Engineering, Ethanol, Biotechnology Industry
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Monsanto profit driven by U.S., L.A., growth
NEW YORK (AP) - Monsanto Co. said Wednesday that a strong and early U.S. seed selling season drove its fiscal second quarter net income up 19 percent. The U.S. agricultural giant raised its earnings outlook for the full year. Monsanto, which produces...Tags: Earnings Forecasts, Earnings, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Genetic Engineering, Quarterly or Semiannual Financial Statements
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Berlin farmer wins money for Somerset Food Pantry
Daily American Staff WriterConnie Vangilder, Berlin, won $2,500 for the Somerset Food Pantry. America's Farmers Grow Communities gives farmers the opportunity to win the money for local nonprofit organizations. America's Farmers Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund....Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania), U.S. Department of Agriculture, Science and Technology
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Keedysville farm family donates $2,500 prize to breast cancer group
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy can take advantage of a free wig bank program offered through Breast Cancer Awareness — Cumberland Valley. Thanks to one local farmer family and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, BCA-CV can...
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Monsanto tests drought-tolerant biotech corn
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Seed giant Monsanto Co. plans large-scale tests this year of the first government-approved biotech crop developed to deal with drought. The new corn is being introduced as much of the U.S. remains abnormally dry and areas in the...Tags: Biofuels, Companies and Corporations, Genetic Engineering, Ethanol, Biotechnology Industry
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U.S. farmer optimism rises on harvest, profits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. farmers are more optimistic about their current and future economic situation than they were in September after profitable harvests, according to a survey-based index produced by DTN/The Progressive Farmer. Farmers rated...Tags: Agrium Incorporated, Agriculture, Agriculture, Religion and Belief, Philosophy
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