October 4, 2000 / The Associated Press / Philip Brasher
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. federal judge has, according to this story, dismissed a lawsuit by critics of agricultural biotechnology who want the government to require labels on foods made with genetically engineered crops.
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Agence France Presse
CHIANG MAI, Thailand, Oct 4 (AFP) - Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers were urged Wednesday keep the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) on track and hasten regional cooperation as they began a series of meetings here.
By STEVE TARTER of the Journal Star
PEORIA - Dean Kleckner is traveling the Midwest these days pushing for truth. He wants to fight what he feels are distortions regarding agriculture and trade in the United States.
Farm Leaders from the Cairns Group countries will meet alongside their Trade Ministers in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 9-12 October 2000. The farm leaders from 18 countries have organised a big program in Banff, which includes seminars on trade policy, a strategic planning workshop and joint social functions with ministers.
