Biotech

CropVillage 0053 Show Notes:

• WTO says negotations stemming from 2001 are finally moving
• Biotech concerns on the wane. Dr Clive James discusses world acceptance with Moira Gunn
• Iowa survey on rural perceptions of the bioeconomy sheds light on grainbelt producers likes and dislikes. Cl

CropVillage 0045 Show Notes:

• Organic groups gather to express GMO concerns
• New wheat herbicide from Dow AgroSciences
• Developing herbicide-tolerant sorghum options
• Western-grown corn and soybeans may cause issues for monogastric producers due to high levels of selenium
• Economist Ron Plain reviews impact by energy on current grain price levels

CropVillage 0040 Show Notes:

• Gary Crawford reports from the USDA Ag Outlook Conference in Washington D.C.
• Looks likely the E.U. will allow new GMOs from Monsanto and BASF
  
• Takes a lot more low energy cellulosic feedstock to make ethanol... a lot more
  
• Tax rebates... Section 179 depreciation... and rails to trails with Iowa State's Roger McEowen

CropVillage 0035 Show Notes:

• Pushback on reduction of ethanol tariffs
• Corn yield curve beginning to flatten
• Consumer perceptions of biotechnology will change but a catalyst is needed
• Secretary of Agriculture Shafer shares administrations view of farm bill debate 

CropVillage 0033 Show Notes:

• Monsanto pipeline of 25+ products
• Producer delegation to talk with Brazil about biofuel production and capacities
• Pioneer's Russ Sanders discusses the twin focus of fuel and feed for the company's corn research divisions
• Continued world economic turmoil under review by ag economists

CropVillage 0021 Show Notes:

• Consumer acceptance of Bio-engineered products remain key
• Corn stover pricing... finding common ground
• Farm Bill report from Washington