Bt pollen study casts doubt on plant safety as EU halts approval of genetically modified corn

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Research findings from Cornell University suggest that the Bacillus thuringiensis used in genetically modified corn can cause stunted growth or death to monarch caterpillars. The insects feed on milkweed leaves which may be contaminated with pollen from GM corn. The results of the study prompted the European Union to postpone for the meantime in giving its approval for the use of GM corn.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Plant Genetics, Corn, Corn Farming, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Environmental aspects, European Union, Agricultural policy, Corn industry

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Use of carbonate and alkali to eliminate Escherichia coli from dairy cattle manure

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Researchers from Cornell University and USDA developed a procedure to kill Escherichia coli from dairy cattle by increasing the pH of their urine.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Prevention, Dairy industry, Dairy products industry, Escherichia coli, United States. Department of Agriculture

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Estimating methane emissions from dairy cattle housed in a barn and feedlot using an atmospheric tracer

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A report examines amounts of methane gas produced by dairy cattle in a feedlot and barn.

Statistical Data Included, Illustration, Methane, Greenhouse gases

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