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The EU Commission today announced that it has approved DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International's biotech maize known as 1507, for all food uses. This decision, along with the November 2005 approval of 1507 maize for import and animal feed use, paves the way for grain and processed products with the 1507 trait to be imported in all 25 EU countries. 1507 maize is resistant to insects that damage maize crops around the world.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug 23, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. and Kansas State University together have taken a major step forward in the battle against soybean aphids. A reliable laboratory screening method has been jointly developed by the two organizations to help Pioneer scientists identify promising sources of resistance to this devastating pest.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug 08, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., today is applauding the signing of the Energy Policy Act into law by President George W. Bush. A highlight of the act is the creation of a 7.5 billion gallon renewable fuel standard (RFS) that will expand the marketplace for corn and soybean growers by increasing use of renewable domestic fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.
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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (NYSE: PHB) sent a letter to customers today announcing that due to the current restrictive terms proposed by Monsanto Co., the Company will not carry the Roundup herbicide resistance trait in corn. The letter explains why Pioneer concluded this is in the best long-term interest of its customers and the agricultural industry.
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