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November USDA reports reduce corn forecast, increase soybeans
2014-11-10 22:05:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: University of Illinois Those anticipating today's USDA Crop Production Report were surprised when the corn forecast was lowered from the October report. Soybean production was increased. " If current production and consumption forecasts actually verify, the big story this year will be that extremely large corn and soybean crops resulted in less than burdensome year ending stocks," says Darrel Good, University of Illinois ag economist. read more
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USDA approves JR Simplots genetically modified potato
2014-11-10 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Innate Potato, a genetically engineered (GE) variety of potato that is resistant to bruising and claims to provide potential health benefits.
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Strange spud: Genetically modified potato approved by USDA
2014-11-08 15:16:39| Biotech - Topix.net
A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in french fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The potato's DNA has been altered so that less of a chemical called acrylamide, which is suspected of causing cancer in people, is produced when the potato is fried.
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USDA To Publish Proposed New Beef Promotion Order
2014-11-07 18:07:00| Beef
Publication in Federal Register starts comment period countdown In spite of overwhelming opposition from mainline cattle industry groups, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is moving forward with a government-dominated beef checkoff program. read more
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USDA Eases Into Enforcement Of Animal Disease Traceability Rule
2014-10-30 15:24:00| Beef
While education is still the emphasis, USDA is beginning to enforce enforcing its Animal Disease Traceability rule. read more
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