Archive for February 3rd, 2010
Monsanto to Release Roundup Ready Trait
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Roundup Ready genetically-modified soybeans are turning 18 soon, and retiring before it ever goes to college. The first generation trait is being made available to universities and other researchers royalty-free, according to Monsanto.
The patent on the trait expires at the end of the 2014 planting season. At the beginning of the 2015 planting [...]
The iPad
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Over the winter, when the outdoor workload is lessened for farmers, can be an ideal time to start upgrading systems, catching up on the latest in tech news, and making sure your operations are cutting edge. If you’re a bit of a tech geek, maybe you’re interested in upgrading your personal operations as [...]
McDonald’s Support Livestock Traceability
Image: Julie A. Wenskoski / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
McDonald’s Canada, one of the largest buyers of Canadian beed, has declared its support of the Canadian government’s mandate to implement livestock traceability measures by 2011.
In a statement to the Manitoba Cattle Producers Association, McDonald’s Canada’s senior vice-president, Jeff Kroll said: “McDonald’s believes that a robust, national traceability system is [...]
