Canadian Corn Users Call for Government Support

Chuck Zimmerman

Harry SiemensThe Canadian Animal Industry Corn Users wants the Canadian government to provide the necessary support to ensure the survival of agriculture until [someone] finds the fix. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal ended the collection of provisional countervail and antidumping duties on imported U.S. grain corn after determining the imports do not threaten the Canadian corn industry.

International

Canada’s Trade with Mexico increases under NAFTA

Chuck Zimmerman

Harry SiemensTrade between Canada and Mexico has increased significantly since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States (US), Canada and Mexico in 1994.

International

John Deer Toy Tractor Contest

Chuck Zimmerman

Toy DeereAre you a toy tractor fan? If so, the Deere Gear Store is running a contest to give away a John Deere toy of your dreams each week for 4 weeks. It’s the “John Deere Toy Tractor a Week Contest.” You can enter every week for 4 Weeks.

Agribusiness, International

BASF Plant Science Debuts At BIO

Chuck Zimmerman

Dr. Hans KastBASF Plant Science held an end-of-day press conference to talk about their intent to dedicate more than $320 million over the next three years to develop biotechnological optimized crop plants.

Agribusiness, Audio, Biodiesel, Biotech, Ethanol, International

International Ag Journalists Get “Earful” From IL Corn Grower

Chuck Zimmerman

DefenbaughLast night Illinois farmer, banker, ethanol plant CEO and RFA board member Ray Defenbaugh was one of several people who spoke to a group of visiting agricultural journalists during a media reception sponsored by the US Grains Council and Illinois Corn Growers here at the BIO 2006 conference.

Ag Groups, Audio, Ethanol, International

BIO Trade Show Reception Time

Chuck Zimmerman

British Columbia PartyIt’s just about reception time here at BIO. I’m going to have to sign off for a while and make the rounds. These people are in the British Columbia pavilion with some flavored shooters for the upcoming trade show reception.

International

New Zealand Dairy Business At BIO

Chuck Zimmerman

Interview With Dr. Suzanne BertrandI’ve been looking for a story on biotechnology related to dairy that I could use on World Dairy Diary. It hasn’t been an easy search. However, I was introduced to Dr. Suzanne Bertrand, Innovation Manager, Livestock Improvement. This is a genetics company based in New Zealand.

Audio, Biotech, Dairy, International

How Biotech Is Perceived In Russia

Chuck Zimmerman

Interview With Igor AbakumovThe U. S. Grains Council and Illinois Corn Growers hosted a group of ag journalists from other countries this past week or so. Last night they were treated to an event here at BIO 2006 which took place at the Lincoln Park Zoo.

Audio, Biotech, International