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- DuPont (NYSE: DD) has announced that it has completed regulatory submissions for its Optimum(TM) GAT(TM) trait in corn to the U.S. Food Drug Administration and the U.S.Department of Agriculture. The company also announced it is on track to complete its submission to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency later this year. “We are excited about the strong progress we are making to bring the Optimum(TM)GAT(TM) trait closer to market,” said Erik Fyrwald, group vice president — DuPont Agriculture Nutrition.
- Mycogen Seeds is pleased to announce the release of a new canola variety in its 2008 lineup. The latest addition to the canola lineup — Nex 845 CL — is adapted for the mid- and long-season zones, offering good early season vigor and very good standability. “Mycogen Seeds is very excited to offer this new canola variety. This product offers growers additional high-yield options to complement their production program,” says Keith Porter, Marketing Specialist, Mycogen Seeds.
