Tag: Industry
The Promise of GMOs
Have GMOs lived up to their promises? I think it depends on who you ask. There’s many farmers all over the world that happily spend more for traited seed, and who will even use the black market to get seed if it’s not available. Clearly, they say yes, GMOs are worth it. However, answering this…
Clearing up some jargon
Monsanto’s press releases on Roundup Ready 2 Yield uses the term “advanced gene mapping and insertion process”. This sounds impressive, but what does it mean? A colleague asks: “can advanced gene mapping and insertion tech improve yield of the plant or would other factors like selection and crop physiology really be what’s improving yields?” From the…
Monsanto aims high, while others hit below the belt
Monsanto has had a few press releases lately that show they are working hard to change both their image and their products. The biggest by far is their three-point commitment to growing yields sustainably. Develop better seeds – Monsanto will double yield in its three core crops of corn, soybeans and cotton by 2030, compared…
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