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Agriculture

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 5 hours ago - 24 Documents (in Environment)

US Department of Agriculture

Corn Genome Successfully Sequenced

WASHINGTON—USDA scientists have completed a four-year effort to sequence the genome of corn. The work is expected to lead to development of corn varieties with higher yields and better tolerance of droughts, pests and diseases. It also should help scientists ... [Food Product Design - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Corn, Genome, US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

First Reported 18 hours ago - Updated 39 mins ago - 5 Documents (in Environment)

Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. and Vilmorin Announce Strategic Alliance to Develop and Market Nitrogen Use Efficient Wheat

DAVIS, Calif. & PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--, an agricultural technology company focused on developing technologies and products that benefit the environment and human health, and Vilmorin, the worldâs fourth-largest seed company and the global leader in ... [BioSpace - 39 mins ago]

Entities: Wheat, Nitrogen, Human Health, Genetics

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 6 hours ago - 5 Documents (in Environment)

From the Fields: Bad harvest, but last year’s was worse

Most Minnesota farmers will probably agree that the 2009 harvest has been one for the books.But not all.“Last year was worse,” said John Schouviller who with brother, Mike, operate Schouviller Dairy Farm about 20 miles north of Detroit Lakes.In a Nov. ... [The Land - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Corn, Detroit Lakes (United States), Acid, Tillage, US Department of Agriculture

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 9 Documents (in Environment)

Scientists uncover corn's full genetic code

A team of US scientists has uncovered the complete genetic code of corn, a discovery that promises to speed development of higher yielding varieties of one of the world's most important food crops.Corn is the third most abundant cereal crop, after rice ... [France24 - Business - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Genetic Code, Corn, Global Warming/Climate Change

First Reported 16 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 4 Documents (in Environment)

DJ US Cash Grain Outlook: Soybean Prices Soar To 10-Week High

By Gary Wulfof DOW JONES NEWSWIRESSUPERIOR, Neb. (Dow Jones)-Spot soybean prices hovered at 2 1/2 month highs on the U.S. cash grain market Friday, as slightly stronger domestic basis added further impetus to a recent futures rally.Averaging nearly $9.81 ... [RBC Dain Rauscher - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Wheat, Corn, Freese-Notis, Gary Wulf

First Reported 9 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 3 Documents (in Environment)

Compass Group PLC

Hovis to use only British wheat in loaves

• Breadmaker to stop Canadian imports in the new year• Move welcomed by National Farmers' UnionHovis has used nostalgic images of a bygone Britain in its advertising but previously sourced up to 75% of its wheat from CanadaBritain's farmers were given ... [Guardian.co.uk - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Wheat, Warburtons, Gary Rhodes, Compass Group PLC, United Kingdom

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 5 Documents (in Environment)

CBOT soybean prices close sharply higher, corn lower

CBOT markets end mixed Thursday.Agriculture Online Chicago Markets Bureau ChiefCHICAGO, Illinois (Agriculture Online)--The CBOT markets close in different directions, with soybeans gaining strength from higher demand Thursday.The CBOT March corn futures ... [Agriculture Online - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Corn, Agriculture, Floor Trader, Short Ton

First Reported 5 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 Documents (in Biology)

Scientists uncover complete genetic code of corn

WASHINGTON A team of US scientists has uncovered the complete genetic code of corn, a discovery that promises to speed development of higher yielding varieties of one of the world’s most important food crops.Corn is the third most abundant cereal crop, ... [Oman Tribune - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Genetic Code, Corn, Genome

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 5 Documents (in Environment)

Eat local rice? Senegalese say no thanks

The look on restaurant owner Mame Couma Tandjigora's face tells the story. She scowls, as many in her country might when asked about locally grown rice -- a far bigger problem than it may seem."You have to sift it and soak it for a long time," she said. ... [France24 - Americas - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Crisis

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 4 Documents (in Environment)

Cong, BJP promise cheap rice, wheat in poll-bound Jharkhand

RANCHI: The Congress and the BJP today rolled out election manifestos for the Jharkhand assembly elections, offering cheap rice and wheat for BPL families.While the BJP promised wheat and rice at Re one per kilo, the Congress said it would provide 25 ... [Times of India - 11/19/2009]

Entities: Bharatiya Janata Party, Wheat, Ranchi, Maoist

First Reported 10 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 2 Documents (in Environment)

Govt decides against rice imports

New Delhi: In a calculated move to signal categorically to the world market that India was not in a desperate situation with respect to rice, the government said on Friday that it will not import rice for now.This should cool international prices, which ... [Economictimes - 3 hours ago]

Entities: India, Anand Sharma, Pranab Mukherjee, Domestic Market

First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 23 hours ago - 3 Documents (in Environment)

Vietnam rice exports may top record by 20 percent this year

exports from Vietnam, the worldâs second-biggest shipper, may exceed the previous record by 20 percent this year, even as the total value of exports is forecast to drop. Shipments are expected to be 6 million to 6.2 million metric tons, Minister of ... [Thanhnien - 23 hours ago]

Entities: Vietnam, Foreign Agricultural Service, Vu Huy Hoang, Thailand, Philippines

Quotes

Orissa is the first state to officially release flood tolerant variety "Swarna Sub1, he added. IRRI focuses on sustaining, understanding, and using the genetic diversity of rice to improve rice productivity and the livelihood of rice farmers and consumers, Dr Zeigler said. IRRI also provides an international platform and mechanism that support research and strengthen the partnership to promote application of suitable technologies and information to improve sustainable rice production among partners, he explained. Partnership with KIIT will help strengthen IRRI's vision, Dr Zeigler said, referring to the MoU between two organizations."

Grow rice or perish, says DG of world body [The Statesman - 2 hours ago]

'Although last year's crop was large, it moved through the system quickly,' said Mr. Fryhover. "Tremendous ad support continued through the fourth quarter, helping to boost the new crop."

Large apple crop supported by strong demand here and abroad [The Produce News - 2 hours ago]

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Scientists unravel the genetic code of corn [Individual.com - 5 hours ago]
Corn Genome Successfully Sequenced [Food Product Design - 5 hours ago]
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Blogs

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Genetically Engineered Agriculture Results in I... [Treehugger - 11/18/2009] Image via TheSquigglyLine.If gentically engineered (GE) crops mean more chemicals, farmer costs, and health risks...is that a good thing?If you've listened recently ...
Weather, dollar likely to keep grains in recent... [Commodity Corner - 11/16/2009] If this week in Chicago Board of Trade grains is anything like the last couple, traders can expect plenty of volatility — lots of sound and fury — but with prices ...
Exploiting Harvest Delays: A Healthy Portfolio ... [Long Investment Ideas from Seeking Alpha - 11/13/2009] Matthew Bradbard submits: Most commodity investors with whom I come into contact are trading energies and metals, but perhaps a healthy portfolio needs more vegetables. ...
How do I pick wines? [GruntDoc - 11/13/2009] By the label. Funny > interesting > anything else. I’m not an oenophile. Hardly. I’m becoming a beer-o-phile, but that is a work in progress, and so far ...
Grain Trader Calls Food Self Sufficiency Effort... [Treehugger - 11/12/2009] The Wheeler-Evans Grain Elevator in Groom, Texas. Image credit:TexasScapes., Noel KernsNo way a transnational company like Cargill feels its markets are threatened ...

Audio/Video

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Which fruits, vegetables, and other crops have ... [Slate Magazine - 11/10/2009]
Sustainable Salads [Slate Magazine - 11/10/2009]
Which fruits, vegetables, and other crops have ... [Slate Magazine - 11/10/2009]
Rice wine re-branded in S.Korea [Reuters - YouTube - 11/03/2009]
Rice wine re-branded in S.Korea [Reuters - YouTube - 11/03/2009]

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