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Scientists and commercial firms in Europe that use genetic engineering methods in plant research and plant breeding have for years had to witness the destruction of crop trials. In other quarters too they face fierce public opposition, which is why the political situation surrounding the authorization of GM plants is so fraught with difficulty....More

A major brokerage firm is recommending a halt in trading on the 15 days a year when the USDA issues comprehensive reports on crop production, acreage and quarterly stocks....More

TPP is an economic-stimulus package that doesn’t require the federal government to spend more money (and go deeper into debt). It simply creates opportunities for American businesses to reach customers in other countries. The TPP is a potential trade alliance that would make it easier for members to buy and sell goods and services. Negotiations currently involve nine countries: the United States, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam....More

The U.S. and Colombia officially implemented a free trade agreement (FTA) first signed in 2006, immediately eliminating all tariffs on wheat imports to the South American country....More