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USDA makes 2nd discovery of GMO wheat

2014-09-27 00:48:21| Chemicals - Topix.net

Unregulated genetically modified wheat has popped up in a second location in the United States, this time in Montana, the Agriculture Department said Friday. No genetically engineered wheat has been approved for U.S. farming, and the discovery of unapproved varieties can pose a potential threat to U.S. trade with countries that have concerns about genetically modified foods.

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USDA approves five-fold increase in tomato lycopene limit in RTE meat

2014-09-22 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology

Ready to eat (RTE) meat products will now be able to use up to five times more tomato lycopene as a colorant following approval from the US department of agriculture (USDA).

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Despite USDA approval, Enlist corn, soybeans face hurdles

2014-09-20 04:40:51| Chemicals - Topix.net

U.S. approval of Dow AgroSciences ' new genetically-modified corn and soybeans takes the agricultural giant a step closer to its "most important" product launch ever, but a series of hurdles remain, the company said on Thursday. "We sure are aware of the concerns that have been expressed," said Dow AgroSciences President Tim Hassinger in an interview.

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USDA approves use of GM corn and soybean seeds

2014-09-19 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the use of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are resistant to Enlist, a popular weed killer.

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USDA grants approval to Dow's Enlist GMO corn and soybeans

2014-09-18 06:15:19| Chemicals - Topix.net

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday gave final approval to new genetically modified corn and soybeans developed by Dow AgroSciences that, while heavily criticized by environmentalists and some farmers, are portrayed by Dow as an answer to weed resistance problems that limit crop production. Approval of the specialty corn and soybeans to be sold as part of a branded "Enlist Weed Control System" means the traits could be on the market for the 2015 U.S. planting season, according to Dow AgroSciences, a unit of Dow Chemical.

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