Technologies transforming agriculture 

By: by Wayne Wenzel

Adopting new technology is a necessary part of farming. But with so many new products and systems to consider, picking the right upgrades out of the techno-jumble can be a challenge.

Crops department 

By: Karen McMahon

Double protection

Big science 

By: Wayne Wenzel

Large agricultural biotechnology companies account for the lion’s share of biotechnology research and development in agriculture. And that’s not likely...

In the year 2013  

By: by Kurt Lawton

You've seen profound changes in agriculture in the past 10 years, but revolutionary technology is just on the horizon.

In the year 2013 

By: Kurt Lawton

You’ve seen profound changes in agriculture in the past 10 years, but revolutionary technology is just on the horizon.

Getting it right with Bt 

By: Rhonda J. Brooks

New EPA regulations demand greater accountability.

Seeds of change 

By: Kurt Lawton

Genetically modified crops are rewiring agriculture. Some farms, as well as a few of the big companies that pushed the technology, won't survive the tumult. But as doors close through consolidation and attrition, others will open for farmers and seed companies that are prepared for change.

Brazil's GM seed fiasco 

By: Wayne Wenzel

If he wins the election, Brazil's leading presidential candidate says he will not lift a four-year ban on biotechnology. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of...

New Zealand unwittingly grows GM corn 

By: Wayne Wenzel

New Zealand banned genetically modified (GM) crops from its shores two years ago. But a recent test there found 800 corn plants that were contaminated...

Business of buying 

Tour the Paris farm show. Who owns Bt corn, RR cotton? Expect higher land rents. Costly health care....