Here Cropchoice presents an assortment of interesting farm news releases from a variety of sources. You'll find mention of many of these stories in Cropchoice news. Listing here does not imply endorsement by Cropchoice. 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 April February January 2001 December August July June May April February 2000          September 2000 ASTA Grain Handlers Database Updated For 2000 Harvest Authored By: ASTA For farmers who are in a bind because nobody wants to buy unapproved biotech varieteis, ASTA has updated its database of grain handlers that will accept non-EU approved GMOs. More Clearfield, No GMOs Authored By: BASF and Dow BASF, which recenty bought American Cyanamid, and Dow have agreed to expand offerings of Clearfield herbicide resistant corn. the companies are promoting Clearfield's non-GMO status, saying "Clearfield corn is also export-market friendly. Current corn lines, and those that will result from the agreement, are based on traditional breeding methods. The grain faces no international grain market restrictions." September