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Kansas Farmer sues Monsanto over GMO Wheat discovery

posted on June 7, 2013 at 4:13 PM

A Kansas farmer has sued seed giant Monsanto over last week's discovery of genetically engineered experimental wheat in an 80-acre field in Oregon, claiming the company's gross negligence hurt U.S. growers by driving down wheat prices and... Full Story

Monsanto Prevails in Supreme Court Ruling

posted on May 16, 2013 at 11:12 AM

Monsanto Prevails in Supreme Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings this week which favored Monsanto and protection of its patented Roundup Ready seeds. For several years the agri-business giant has disputed the actions of an Indiana soybean farmer Full Story

World's Largest Seed Companies Agree To Share Technology

posted on March 29, 2013 at 11:23 AM

World's Largest Seed Companies Agree To Share Technology
The world’s largest seed companies, DuPont and Monsanto, announced technology licensing agreements Tuesday which will expand the sphere of products available to farmers. Full Story

Market to Market (October 26, 2012)

posted on October 26, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Market to Market (October 26, 2012)
Full Program: U.S. crude oil production surges despite controversy over its impact on the environment. A group of dedicated collectors preserve America’s agricultural heritage by saving seed. Market analysis with Naomi Blohm. Full Story

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