Publication archives

Associated Press | December 8, 1999 | By PHILIP BRASHER, AP Farm Writer WASHINGTON - Someday, hogs may not have to eat like pigs. Scientists say they've found a way to genetically alter young hogs so they grow 40 percent faster and larger than normal swine - on 25 percent less feed.

Ontario Farmer | December 7, 1999 | D. Rhea East

PR Newswire | December 8, 1999 CHICAGO - Presenting a road map of the new global agriceutical system, Dr. Ray Goldberg spoke here today to a gathering sponsored by Verdant Partners, an international crop genetics investment banking and consulting group.

Los Angeles Times | December 12, 1999 | Editorial

Reuters | December 8, 1999 | By Barbara Hagenbaugh WASHINGTON - U.S. farmers are not shying away from growing genetically-altered food despite an increasingly vocal and visible attack on biotechnology in the world's food supply, a U.S. farm group said Wednesday.

CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS | December 13, 1999 Memoranda showing internal FDA dissent over regulating genetically engineered foods aired at hearings Bette Hileman, C&EN Washington

Dow Jones | December 9, 1999 ST. LOUIS - Monsanto Co. said it developed a crop which produces a beta-carotene enriched oil it hopes to market as a Vitamin A supplement.

The Nation magazine | December 27, 1999 | by JOHN STAUBER