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Here Cropchoice presents an assortment of interesting farm news releases from a variety of sources. You'll find mention of many of these stories in Cropchoice news. Listing here does not imply endorsement by Cropchoice.

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         September 2000

  • ASTA Grain Handlers Database Updated For 2000 Harvest

  • Authored By: ASTA
    For farmers who are in a bind because nobody wants to buy unapproved biotech varieteis, ASTA has updated its database of grain handlers that will accept non-EU approved GMOs.

  • More Clearfield, No GMOs

  • Authored By: BASF and Dow
    BASF, which recenty bought American Cyanamid, and Dow have agreed to expand offerings of Clearfield herbicide resistant corn. the companies are promoting Clearfield's non-GMO status, saying "Clearfield corn is also export-market friendly. Current corn lines, and those that will result from the agreement, are based on traditional breeding methods. The grain faces no international grain market restrictions."

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