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• Essential Documentaries 2

  
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  A Silent Forest – The Growing Threat, Genetically Engineered Trees (2009) It’s entirely understandable that when we think about genetically modified crops finding their way into the food chain and inevitably into our own genetic makeup the first thing we’re likely to be concerned about is the effect that this ...
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• EU, US leaders launch trade talks, France digs in on culture

  
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  The United States and the European Union launched talks on Monday to create one of the world’s most ambitious free-trade zones, as France again underscored its determination to protect its movies and culture. A trans-Atlantic free trade agreement was first considered three decades ago but was knocked down by France ...
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• Whats Cropping Up in Your Garden

  
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  Were finally getting most of our planting done. My vintage trolley cart helps me transport things around in style. We always have to make adjustments to our crops as we learn. More onions and garlic this year, as ours only brought us through January last winter. We try to live on our garden for as long as we can. ...
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• “Safe Food Is My Right”: Crop Circles Made In Different States To Oppose BRAI Bill

  
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  By  Ignatius Joseph : The controversial Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in April has been released for public consultation on June 11. Once tabled in Parliament, BRAI will be a regulatory authority for all Genetically Modified Organisms including ...
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• Same Question on Organic Foods

  
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  Organics! Everett Griner ponders about being better, healthier, or not. Download Audio
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• ASEAN strengthens cooperation in rice trade

  
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  ASEAN member countries, agribusiness groups, non-governmental organisations and international development agencies have recently met in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to harness regional cooperation to ensure the active trading and easy accessibility of Asia ‘s main staple-rice. Illustrative image (Source: AFP) The ...
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• China approves imports of three varieties of GM soybeans TO BE EXPORTED BACK IN FOOD TO THE UNITED STATES

  
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  BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — China has approved three varieties of genetically modified (GM) soybeans to be imported as processing materials, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Thursday. The ministry has issued bio-safety certificates for these three varieties, which include the herbicide-resistant CV127, ...
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• Florida Farm Bureau to Lead Partnership for New FFA Headquarters

  
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  It was announced this afternoon by Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick that FFB will lead a partnership to build a new headquarters for the Florida FFA Association. Gary Cooper has details. Download Audio Orlando – Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick has announced that the statewide organization ...
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• Dogma, Division, and Downright Lousy Science

  
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  “There’s a conflict at the heart of science between science as a method of inquiry based on reason, evidence, hypothesis, and collective investigation, and science as a belief system, or a worldview.” Rupert Sheldrake High Noon There are food and chemical corporations, technological institutes, and ...
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• Price for Old Crop Peanuts Rises

  
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  While there was no change in this week’s peanut posted price, Tyron Spearman does report the price for old crop 2012 peanuts went up. Download Audio
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• Florida FFA Convention in Orlando

  
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  The Florida FFA Convention is presently underway in Orlando, FL this week. The convention draws thousands of Florida youth each year, as these young people from throughout the state gather for a variety of leadership training activities. Several news releases have been published by the FFA Newsroom and you can view ...
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• Drier Weather in the South Creating Two Different Results

  
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  USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says that the current weather system in the southern tier of the U.S. is not boding well for some of the drought stricken areas, but is providing some welcomed relief for many of our Southeastern farmers. Download Audio
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• U.S. Sugar Supply Continues to Increase

  
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  The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates projected U.S. sugar supply for fiscal year 2013-14 to increase by 435-thousand short tons, raw value, from last month. Download Audio
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• House Speaker Plans to Support Farm Bill

  
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  Despite expressing opposition to the Dairy Security Act, House Speaker John Boehner has said he will support the Farm Bill. Download Audio
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• Obama Slips Through Hotcoldwetdry Regulations In Policy Regarding Your Microwave

  
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  As Erika Johnsen notes “Never underestimate the sneakiness when you’re dealing with The Most Transparent Administration Evah” ( Bloomberg ) Buried in a little-noticed rule on microwave ovens is a change in the U.S. government’s accounting for carbon emissions that could have wide-ranging implications for ...
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• Bugs: Out of Sight, But Still In Your Mouth

  
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  Have you ever scrounged around for something to eat, found some old stale crackers or a nearly empty, ancient box of cereal, only to discover that tiny, slender insects with fringed wings were already scampering to and fro around the same snack choice? The mere thought of having almost eaten one of those unsanitary ...
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• Foreign Trade

  
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  Everett Griner looks at the foreign trade today. Does America need stronger trade pacts? Download Audio
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• Monsanto hit with class action lawsuits in mystery GMO wheat case

  
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  Though the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has never approved either the growing or sale of GMO wheat in the US, the agency began investigating its existence when an Oregon farmer found wheat growing in his fields that was resistant to Monsanto’s patented Roundup pesticide, known by its scientific ...
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• Today’s Number

  
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  22.4 The number of tonnes of rice produced on one hectare of land by Indian farmer Sumant Kumar in 2012. This was a new world record and beat not only the previous record of 19.4 tonnes previously produced by a Chinese agricultural scientist, but also the results at the International Rice Institute in the ...
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• Water Will Remain a Top Issue for Florida

  
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  Florida Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam says that there is a direct link between water supply and the viability of many of our rural agricultural communities, which is why water remains one of his department’s main priorities. Download Audio
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