Here are our Featured Link Archives: 2004 October September August July June May April March February January 2003 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2002 December November October September August July June May April March February January 2001 December November October September August July June May March February 2000 November October September August July June May 2000 Strict segregation would keep crops free of genetically modified seed. But is it possible? (5/31/2000) The New Scientist on keeping seed lots GMO-free ... or not Experts Say 0.1 Percent GMO Threshold for Seeds is Possible (5/26/2000) Roundup Ready beans yield less, says researcher (5/24/2000) University of Nebraska researchers have concluded RR yield drag isn't something in farmer's imaginations. It's about 7% accroding to the Nebraska study, which plays both sides of the fence. According to the Nebraska report "On one hand, Roundup Ready seed costs more and yields less, but fields can be practically weed-free. On the other, conventional seed yields better and is less expensive, but weed control is more complex and perhaps more time-consuming. Britain's Prince Charles to make another plea against crop biotechnology (5/18/2000) He's at it again - agbiotech's most prominent royal opponent is speaking out. Va. tobacco farmers trying to create a healthier product (5/17/2000) Healthy biotech tobacco? Tobacco farmers, so many of whom have small family operations, haven't had very much to cheer about lately. It's easy to sympathize with the idea of a biotech tobacco rescue; but it is difficult to believe that - if it works - GMO 'healthy' tobacco would amount to anything other than a small acreage niche market. Good luck to ToBio; but let's be realistic: a dramatic biotech rescue of the golden leaf looks like wishful thinking. -- Cropchoice Editor Monsanto Company Files Registration Statement (5/12/2000) An initial public offering (IPO) of stock from Monsanto? Wait... they're not new. Monsanto's new owner, Sweden's Pharmacia, wants to raise money by selling stock in the "new" Monsanto. Good luck, just don't list it in London. But Monsanto won't be American again, the Swedes are keeping 80% for themselves Mexico could be top U.S. bean importer in 2000 (5/10/2000) Cropchoice Opinion: It is tempting to read between the lines and suggest that one reason why Mexico is pulling ahead of Japan might be Japanese mistrust of GMOs. Keep an eye on this issue! IP management critical from seed to harvest, says corn specialist (5/9/2000) Farm Journal article with identity preserved advice from Purdue extension corn specialist, Bob Niels Trade Award Winner Calls for GMO-Free Zone in Minnesota (5/6/2000) Minnesota's World Trader of the Year calls on Governor Jessie Ventura to declare Minnesota a "GMO-Free Zone" Stink bugs emerging as major pest in Southeast cotton (5/3/2000) Bugs bite back! Bt Cotton may have reduced bollworms; but according to the University of Georgia, here come the stinkbugs ... and costs to control them. Montana Rancher Fined for Failure to Pay Checkoff (5/3/2000) Pay up, or else! Read Farm Progress' story on the $12,000 fine levied on a Montana rancher who said no to the beef checkoff April March February Featured Link