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The seeds of genetic modification

The vast majority of the corn and soybeans in United States grow from seeds that have been genetically modified. The technology is barely 30 years old and» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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GM seeds and a new Columbia housing ordinance

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Who wants biotech wheat?

Many farmers say they would like to grow genetically engineered wheat to help them feed a hungry world, but it’s not what everyone’s hungry for. And now,» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Monsanto subsidiary will face jury about use of toxic chemicals in everyday...

Missouri state appeals court has ruled that a jury should decide whether a former subsidiary of Monsanto that manufactured toxic chemicals is responsible» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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How secure is the Fort Knox of seeds?

When unapproved genetically modified wheat was found growing in Oregon earlier this year, it didn’t take long for accusations about how it ended up there» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Debugging the Monsanto corn issue

This week: Rootworm is causing a headache for some farmers who thought they already had a fix for that problem. Plus, a university of Missouri study takes a look at the impact economic strains have on...

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The science behind genetically modified seeds

This week, we’ll hear from Harvest Public Media’s Science of the Seed Series. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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Seed companies fight to maintain independence

The window in Tom Burrus’ office gives him a good look at the wide expanse of Illinois River bottomland where his company produces seed corn for farmers» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us

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