http://news.alibaba.com/seeds/feed/ The latest seeds news, articles and galleries from around the world. en-us Alibaba http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100167532-1-seed-variety-loss-seen-hampering.html 7 Sep 2009 01:30:51 GMT LONDON, Sept 7 - Farmers in developing countries are losing traditional varieties because of growing corporate control of the seeds they plant, hampering their ability to cope with climate change, a London-based think tank said... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100051589-1-massive-effort-underway-save-endangered.html 16 Feb 2009 02:45:50 GMT CHICAGO, Feb 15 - Farmers and plant breeders around the globe are planting thousands of endangered seeds as part of an effort to save 100,000 varieties of food crops from extinction. In many cases, only... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100071131-1-biotech-giants-battle-better-corn.html 19 Mar 2009 01:43:34 GMT * Companies racing to release drought-tolerant corn * Pioneer aims to reclaim market share * New traits, new strategies key for growing corn sales CHICAGO, March 18 - Competition is heating up in the lucrative... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/company-news/100048485-1-seed-companies-look-increase-corn.html 6 Feb 2009 09:47:55 GMT Cellulosic ethanol might be on the long-term horizon, but corn will continue to take center stage as the U.S. tries to satisfy a more immediate mandate calling for... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100193252-1-china-seeds-clouds-wheat-growing-areas.html 2 Nov 2009 04:04:56 GMT BEIJING, Nov 2 - Many Chinese wheat-growing provinces in the north seeded clouds over the weekend to help end a persistent drought and encourage the growth of winter wheat. In Shandong, one of the country's... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100188434-1-grains-wheat-up-1.7-pct-rains.html 23 Oct 2009 01:30:09 GMT * Incessant rains stall U.S. wheat seedings * Persistent rains also hamper corn/soy harvest * Markets jumpy as dollar firm and crude weak (Recasts, includes close of U.S. trading, fresh quotes and weather forecasts) CHICAGO,... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/chemical/100116553-1-h1n1-flu-vaccine-step-closer.html 11 Jun 2009 01:32:54 GMT * Pandemic vaccine development on track for autumn * Companies testing virus seed samples to ascertain yield * Extra flu vaccine demand may boost sales, profits LONDON, June 10 - Drugmakers are on track to... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100101742-1-update-2-monsanto-sees-u.s.-seeds.html 14 May 2009 01:16:11 GMT * Monsanto sees U.S. seeds business doubling by 2012 * Sees international growth of 85 pct by 2012 * Shares down 1.4 percent in premarket trade (Adds details, previous NEW YORK) KANSAS CITY, May 13... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100099533-1-grains-us-corn-nears-4-mth-high.html 11 May 2009 01:14:47 GMT * Corn rises 2 pct on seeding delays * Tornado sweeps through Missouri * Soybeans rise on supply concerns (Updates with Chicago trading; Changes dateline from previous SINGAPORE/LONDON) CHICAGO, May 8 - U.S. corn rose... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100089789-1-grains-wheat-rallies-amid-seeding-delays%252C.html 23 Apr 2009 01:17:10 GMT * Wet weather slows U.S. spring wheat seeding * U.S. continues to sell soybeans to China * Low soybean yields a concern in Argentina * Nicer corn planting weather in U.S. this week (Recasts, updates... http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/food/100008010-1-top-10-green-gifts.html 30 Dec 2008 04:57:46 GMT Top 10 Green Gifts http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/europe/100033838-1-ukraine-lawmakers-reject-scrapping-sunflower.html 25 Dec 2008 05:57:58 GMT MOSCOW -The Ukrainian parliament voted overwhelmingly late Tuesday against the government's proposal to abolish the 14% export duty for sunflower seeds, the parliamentary press service said Wednesday. Ukroliaprom, the national association of seed oil ... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/asia/100007087-1-focus%253A-brazil-government-agency-approves.html 23 Sep 2008 07:41:31 GMT SAO PAULO -- Brazil's National Biosafety Commission has given the green light to two new varieties of genetically modified corn seeds, which should further pave the way for the uptake of such products in the... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/chemical/100198392-1-factbox--who%2527s-who-biotech-seed.html 11 Nov 2009 01:57:54 GMT Nov 10 - While Monsanto Co is considered a leader in research, development and marketing of genetically modified crops, a handful of other corporate giants are also staking a claim to feeding the world with... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/markets/100161647-1-wrapup-1-us-housing%252C-consumer-data.html 25 Aug 2009 16:25:45 GMT CHICAGO, Aug 25 - Larger-than-expected improvements in U.S. housing prices and consumer confidence on Tuesday lent new weight to signs the economy is emerging from the longest and deepest recession since the 1930s. U.S. home... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100157870-1-feature-monsanto%252C-dupont-square-off-crop.html 19 Aug 2009 05:06:07 GMT * DuPont claims Monsanto holds "illegal monopoly" * Monsanto CEO seeks probe by DuPont independent directors * Justice Dept., USDA to examine antitrust concerns KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug 18 - It's getting dirty down on... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100114697-1-us-corn-seeding-near-deadline%252C.html 8 Jun 2009 01:38:38 GMT * Wet spring has delayed planting in Illinois, Indiana * US farmers facing crop insurance deadlines * US corn stocks may be lowest since 2003 by next year CHICAGO, June 5 - The window to... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/markets/100101767-1-update-3-monsanto-sees-u.s.-seeds.html 14 May 2009 01:19:58 GMT * Sees international growth of 85 pct by 2012 * Shares down slightly in early morning trading (Adds specific details on gross profit outlook, byline, updates share activity) KANSAS CITY, May 13 - Monsanto Co... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100090588-1-grains---wheat-soars-2.html 24 Apr 2009 01:46:55 GMT * Planting delayed in soggy U.S. spring wheat region * Huge exports lift corn prices * Wet weather slows corn plantings * Soybeans decline on profit-taking, corn/soy spread (Adds U.S. trading session close) CHICAGO, April... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100090502-1-grains---wheat-soars-3.html 24 Apr 2009 01:35:29 GMT * Soggy U.S. spring wheat region delays planting * Huge exports lift corn, soy prices * Wet weather slows corn plantings * Slow Argentine exports boost soybean prices (Recasts, updates prices, market activity; new byline,... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/chemical/100072109-1-brazil-approves-another-gmo-cotton.html 20 Mar 2009 03:08:15 GMT SAO PAULO, March 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's national biosafety commission (CTNBio) approved commercial planting of WideStrike, a genetically modified cotton with insect-resisting properties produced by a branch of Dow ... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/apparel-news/100028525-1-australia%253A-cotton-seed-%2526-lint.html 10 Dec 2008 01:37:13 GMT The total area planted to summer crops in 2008-09 is forecast to remain similar to the area planted in the previous year. Despite an improvement in water storage levels, availability of irrigation water remains a critical issue for cotton and rice production. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/apparel-news/100026525-1-china%253A-seed-cotton-procurement-fall.html 3 Dec 2008 01:49:17 GMT The Cotton Production Monitoring Project Group of China Cotton Association investigates seed-cotton harvest and sale in 73 county of 11 major cotton producing province. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100125420-1-planting-profits.html 26 Jun 2009 10:32:21 GMT Seed costs are rising along with soybean and corn prices. Grains' gains haven't gone unnoticed by the agribusiness sector, which is counting on profitable planting seasons ahead as farmers try to boost crop yields ... http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/emea-member/100001181-1-i-receive-200-300-inquiries-every.html 10 Sep 2008 09:23:00 GMT Mr. Reda Fouad Hajjaj http://news.alibaba.com/gallery/detail/apparel/100016042-1-great-deals-bridesmaid-dress.html 18 Jun 2009 05:54:00 GMT Brand New Custom Made Gown.One-piece, strapless, gathered A-line gown, with chapel length train. The bodice features Venice lace accented with Swarovski crystals, glass beads, bugle beads, seed beads, and sequins. Tulle is pleated bellow the waist. http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/emea-member/100003671-1-i-receive-200-300-inquiries-every.html 10 Sep 2008 08:27:00 GMT Mr. Reda Fouad Hajjaj http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/textiles/100205086-1-china-cotton-market-daily-%252823.html 24 Nov 2009 01:42:09 GMT Seed cotton: As average price in the third round of state reserved auction climbed up greatly, traded price for seed cotton hiked again and market players were more enthusiastic... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/textiles/100198682-1-china-cotton-market-daily-%252810.html 11 Nov 2009 08:55:09 GMT Traded price for cotton seed strengthened recently, which sparked the price for seed cotton. In Shandong and Hebei, price climbed up to 7.20yuan/kg (lint percentage at 40%), and ... http://news.alibaba.com/article/detail/agriculture/100198393-1-timeline%253A-history-monsanto-co..html 11 Nov 2009 01:58:02 GMT Nov 11 - Over its 108-year history, Monsanto Co, the world's largest seed company, has evolved from primarily an industrial chemical concern into a pure agricultural products company. Following is a timeline of the St....