- DuPont has received full Canadian regulatory approval of its proprietary herbicide tolerance trait, Optimum GAT, in corn and soybeans for cultivation, feed, and food.
- Monsanto Company announced a non-exclusive research and commercial license agreement with France-based Cellectis S.A. for broad use of its meganuclease technology in plants.
- Larry A. Quinn, assistant director of the USDA Office of Communications, will retire Sept. 30 after more than 35 years at USDA and 42 years in federal service including time at Texas A&M extension.
- Agricultural retailers and distributors can sharpen their management, leadership and decision-making skills at the 2010 Agricultural Retailers Association Management Academy, set for Feb. 2-4 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
