EU approves more GM food as controversy simmers - AgMinute for April 29, 2015

The EU’s executive commission said Friday that it has approved 10 GM foods and two types of GM flowers. Click here for the full story

Bill would create organic-type labels for non-GMO foods - AgMinute for March 26, 2015

The proposed government-certified label would allow companies that want to advertise their foods as GMO-free to do so, but it would not be mandatory for others. Click here for the full story

Canadian government approves GM apples - AgMinute for March 24, 2015

Two Canadian agencies have approved genetically modified apples that were developed in British Columbia. They have also been approved in the U.S. Click here for the full story

U.S. firm buys Canadian GM apple company - AgMinute for March 5, 2015

The Canadian company that developed a genetically modified apple is being purchased by a U.S. firm. The transaction is to be completed in the first half of this year. Click here for the full story

USDA approves GM apples developed in Canada - AgMinute for February 16, 2015

The USDA has deregulated two genetically modified apples, saying they are unlikely to pose any risk, but the Canadian company developing them may have a hard time finding growers. Click here for the full story

USDA cannot restrict GMO pine - AgMinute for January 28, 2015

A genetically modified variety of pine developed by Arborgen cannot be restricted by USDA, the agency has determined. Click here for the full story

Prospects dim on settlement for all wheat claims - AgMinute for October 28, 2014

No agreement has been reached in the lawsuits filed by non-soft white wheat plaintiffs against St. Louis-based Monsanto Co. Click here for the full story

Farmers, Monsanto reach tentative deal - AgMinute for September 9, 2014

A tentative settlement deal has been reached in a lawsuit between soft white wheat growers and the Monsanto Co. over an unauthorized release of biotech wheat last year. Details are not yet available. Click here for the full story

GMO initiative recruits farmers to dispel myths - AgMinute for September 1, 2014

Potato farmers are being sought to help a year-old organization formed to educate the public about genetically engineered crops answer questions from consumers. Click here for the full story

New regs to curb herbicide resistance in weeds? - AgMinute for July 14, 2014

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may devise new restrictions to impede herbicide resistance in weeds due to genetically engineered crops. Click here for the full story

GMO spud comment period commences - AgMinute for June 3, 2014

The second and final public comment period has commenced for J.R. Simplot's Innate line of genetically modified potatoes. Click here for the full story