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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Algae-Based Biofuels
Last week the Triplepundit wrote a post called, Breaking the Cost Barrier on Algae-based Biofuels. The piece noted that the technology was promising and then provided a summary of where things are today And just where are things? Today biofuel companies are currently seeking to scale the commercial production of algae and are pursuing several engineering approaches to the design of an economical system for growing algae. The industry is also investigating use of closed Read More >
Supreme Court Reverses Ban on Biotech Alfalfa
The Supreme Court released its final ruling on Monsanto v. Geertson Seed Farm, et al. on June 21, 2010, providing a victory for agricultural biotechnology. While the case addresses the issue of genetically engineered Roundup Ready® alfalfa specifically and allows for its deregulated cultivation, it deals more broadly with issues of court injunctions, how bioengineered crops will be treated and viewed in the future, and further outlines a solution to violations of federal code. When Read More >
Sowing the Seeds of Discontent
Jan McGirk’s recent story in the Huffington Post about GM corn in Mexico does little more than fan the flames of fear regarding GM crops. What, you might ask is the problem with this story? Unfortunately, McGirk didn’t talk with either of the manufacturers of the GM Mexican corn. This is certainly not an example of fair and balanced journalism. So let’s set the story straight. Agricultural biotechnology is a science that allows plant breeders Read More >
