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 2003 What do Europe's citizens think about the common agricultural policy (CAP)? Authored By: European Commission A majority of Europeans want to see a change in the way the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports the EU farmers. According to the latest Eurobarometer opinion poll, more than 60% of EU citizens see a shift of farm subsidies from production to directly supporting farmers and the rural areas as "a very good" or "fairly good" thing. Support among those questioned for direct support to farmers was on average 62%, up 6% compared to the last Eurobarometer poll of mid-2001. The survey also shows that citizens want the EU farm policy to ensure that agricultural products are healthy and safe. According to the poll, for EU citizens the priority of the CAP should be to ensure that agricultural products are healthy and safe, promote the respect of the environment, protect medium or small sized farms and help farmers to adapt their production to consumer expectations. NFU questions sale of humanitarian wheat stocks Authored By: National Farmers Union Bayer CropScience, CSIRO forge alliance to develop biotech cotton, other crops Authored By: Bayer CropScience, CSIRO USDA announces livestock program Authored By: National Farmers Union A common sense approach to COOL Authored By: National Farmers Union Dairy farmers make hay in Washington Authored By: National Farmers Union Kenya: Search for locally suitable insect-resistant-maize Authored By: Sciencenews.dev.co.ke Dupont And Monsanto Sign Licensing Agreement For Rootworm-Protected Corn Technology Authored By: Monsanto 72 groups oppose budget cuts Authored By: National Farmers Union VENEMAN ANNOUNCES $44 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVES Authored By: USDA WASHINGTON, April 7, 2003—Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced the availability of approximately $44 million in grants that will support President Bush’s energy plan to develop renewable energy and expand the economic prospects and environmental promise of biomass. Farmers' rights to save seed gets committee approval Authored By: Missouri Farmers Union NFU says House Renewable Fuels Standard lacks key components Authored By: National Farmers Union Broken Promise? Monsanto Promotes Terminator Seeds Authored By: ETC Group ASA urges greater safeguards to protect US soy from soybean rust disease Bunge North America to idle production at Marion, OH plant Authored By: Bunge NFU board seeks improved health care for rural areas Authored By: National Farmers Union Bunge posts rise in 1st quarter net profit Authored By: just-food.com Brazil's export bonanza opening up grain terminal development Authored By: Soya Tech Congress approves budget with no mandatory agriculture cuts Authored By: National Farmers Union March February January 2002 December November October September August July June April February January 2001 December August July June May April February 2000 September September