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. 2004 October September August July June May April March February January 2003          December 2003 Groups Demand WTO Stay Out Of Food And Agriculture Authored By: Food First Solutia Remains Obligated Under Distribution Agreements, Says Monsanto Authored By: Monsanto DuPont-led Scientists Unveil Key Nanotechnology Discovery with Use of DNA Authored By: DuPont Farmers are Winners When They Experience Commodity Classic Authored By: PR Newswire ST. LOUIS, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- It will be a winning experience for corn and soybean farmers who attend Commodity Classic, where they will learn more about farm efficiency and profitability. Commodity Classic in Las Vegas, March 2-4, 2004, is the ninth annual convention and trade show presented by the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). GM Seeds, Generic Glyphosate Taking a Bigger Bite Out of Major Crop Protection Chemical Markets Authored By: PR Newswire LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- While the use of genetically modified seeds is still generating negative reactions from European consumers, biotech is making a major impact in the U.S. Adoption of herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant seeds is occurring at the same time as price erosion for glyphosate herbicide, the main beneficiary of GM seed adoption. As a result, grower expenditures for crop protection chemicals for corn, cotton, and soybeans are expected to drop by more than $1 billion over the next five years, according to a recently published study by Kline & Company. CHS Elects Directors and Officers Authored By: Cenex Harvest States NCGA Takes NRC to Task on Upper Mississippi-Illinois Waterway Report Authored By: National Corn Growers Association Food Sovereignty: Global Rallying Cry of Farmer Movements Authored By: Food First Chinese scientists develop device to identify GM products Authored By: SoyaTech Sterling Chemicals and Monsanto Company Reach Agreement to Reopen Production Facility, Establishing Supply Agreement for Roundup Production Authored By: Sterling Chemicals, Inc. ST. LOUIS and HOUSTON, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sterling Chemicals, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SCHI) and Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) announced today that the companies have extended existing business agreements that will restart a key production facility in Texas City, Texas and establish Sterling as a supplier of one of the key ingredients in the production of Roundup herbicides, Monsanto's flagship herbicide product line. Veneman Announces Bovine Genome Sequencing Project Authored By: USDA Veneman gives ag update Authored By: USDA ASA to host free soybean rust conference Authored By: American Soybean Association Humane Farm Animal Care Applauds USDA Downer Ban; Urges Consumers To Look For Certified Humane Label Authored By: Humane Farm Animal Care PennFuture Urges Rendell to Veto Illegal Factory Farm Bill Authored By: Citizens for Pennsylvania's future HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) today urged Governor Ed Rendell to veto HB1222, a vehicle codes bill which was suddenly amended to include language that strips local governments of all rights to protect citizens from the pollution caused by factory farms. The amendment was added late Wednesday night by the Senate, with absolutely no public hearings, and was then raced through the House Rules Committee for an immediate vote by the House on Thursday. Despite widespread alarm from local municipal leaders including the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors, rural Pennsylvanians and the environmental community, the bill passed the House. New White Paper from WPI: North American Wheat Needs Recovery Strategy Authored By: World Perspectives, Inc. WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American wheat industry faces a number of challenges today based on legislative policy issues and changing dynamics in the world wheat markets, according to a white paper released today by World Perspectives, Inc. (WPI). U.S. Sugar Industry Rejects Proposed CAFTA; Favors WTO Authored By: U.S. Sugar Industry WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The chairman of the U.S. Sugar Industry group today said the proposed CAFTA announced today is unacceptable to the U.S. sugar industry. NCGA and USGC Support Central America Free Trade Agreement Authored By: NCGA, U.S. Grains Council WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) applaud the conclusion of the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) this afternoon and support the new trade agreement with four Central American countries. United States Trade Representative Robert Zoellick announced the historic agreement with the trade ministers of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Monsanto Increases First-Quarter 2004 Earnings Per Share Guidance Authored By: Monsanto ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) today announced it is increasing its first-quarter 2004 earnings per share (EPS) guidance. "We're seeing better-than-expected performance in our Brazilian business and the timing of our U.S. sales had a favorable effect on our earnings this quarter," said Terry Crews, Monsanto's chief financial officer. National Farmers Union opposes CAFTA Authored By: National Farmers Union WASHINGTON (Dec. 19, 2003) — National Farmers Union today criticized the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), which it believes will adversely impact domestic producers of sugar, fruit, vegetable, dairy and other commodities. Manufacturer of corn-burning stoves triples capacity as it launches its products in Europe Authored By: Soya Tech PA Governor Rendell Vetoes House Bill 1222, Calls for `Comprehensive, Progressive' Solution to Nutrient Management Issues Authored By: Pennsylvania governor's office PennFuture Praises Governor Rendell's Courage in Vetoing Illegal Factory Farm Bill; Victory for the Constitution, Rural Citizens, Environment and Public Health Authored By: Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future BSE Update - December 31, 2003 Authored By: USDA Table Grape Commission wins court decision Authored By: California Table Grape Commission November October September August July June May April March February January 2002 December November October September August July June April February January 2001 December August July June May April February 2000 September September