Climate Threat to South Africa’s Crops
Sep 12, 2013 The southern region of Africa could be among areas hardest hit by climate change, and a rapidly expanding population is likely to add to future problems.
Climbing Concern for the Caucasus Climate
Jun 21, 2013 There are often hailstorms in Armenia and throughout the rugged and mountainous Caucasus region. But the ferocity of this one -- happening in mid- May when crops were just coming to life -- was highly unusual.
Warming Climate Endangers U.K. Farming
May 21, 2013 British farm animals and crops face a heightened health risk from several diseases encouraged by climate change.
What You Need to Know About the Terrifying Monsanto Protection Act
Mar 29, 2013 In case you haven't yet heard of the so-called Monsanto Protection Act, it's a horrific piece of legislation that is tantamount to a huge corporate giveaway to the agricultural biotech giant Monsanto.
Drought Belts the Breadbasket
Jul 26, 2012 Almost 30 percent of the American Midwest -- the area that produces most of the country’s corn, soybeans and livestock -- is suffering an escalation of its most extreme drought in five decades.
Monsanto Dominance Prompts Antitrust Inquiry
Nov 29, 2009 Some 93 percent of soybeans and 80 percent of corn: Those numbers reflect how much of each crop is grown with seeds genetically altered under the patents of agro-giant Monsanto. An antitrust investigation is at hand, as questions about a monopoly status seem not too far off.
