GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) -- Drought-tolerant corn will be highlighted Sept. 9-11 on a test plot at Husker Harvest Days. The new biotech variety of corn will become increasingly critical as population ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Monsanto's genetically engineered, drought resistant corn is deregulated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said Thursday, clearing the variety for sale. USDA approved the variety ...

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The first drought-tolerant corn, expected to be available by 2012, has moved into the last phase of testing before commercialization, and Creve Coeur-based Monsanto submitted the drought-tolerance ...

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Seed giant Monsanto Co. plans large-scale tests this year of the first government-approved biotech crop developed to deal with drought. The new corn is being introduced as much of ...

A method using free software and a drone with a low-cost camera has made it possible to select drought-tolerant corn plants. The tool contributes to the selection of plants that can better withstand ...

A dry season can be devastating to harvests, putting both farmers' livelihoods and communities' food security at risk. Identifying the traits that make crops more drought-resistant is critical for ...

Two major developments are shaping climate-smart agriculture in the U.S.: Salk Institute scientists have identified a genetic pathway to create drought-tolerant crops, and California continues ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan 7 (Reuters) - Monsanto Co said Wednesday it filed for U.S. regulatory approval for what could be the world's first drought-tolerant corn, a product that agricultural companies ...

This versatile grain can be used in a number of culinary applications. It can be ground into flour for baking bread or ...