Major Utility Companies Honored At Food Pantry Gala
The Interfaith Food Pantry, which serves Morris County residents by supplying emergency and supplemental food during times of need, will recognize Jersey Central Power &Light (JCP&L), an opera … Read News
France Bans Monsanto GM Maize
France's government has banned Monsanto's ( MON ) MON 810 genetically modified maize even though the country's highest court has twice struck down similar measures. The agriculture ministry timed the latest diktat to prevent any sowing of the maize ahead of a debate on April 10 of a draft law that would ban genetically modified organisms. While France would like to ban GMOs in the EU, the bloc … Read News
Coated Seeds Could Encourage An Early Start For Spring Planting
Seedling success sometimes depends on a good coverup, according to research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Agricultural Research Service (ARS) plant physiologist Russ Gesch has determined that sowing seeds protected by a thin polymer layer can help northern Corn Belt farmers optimize spring planting schedules. … Read News