Monsanto wins appeal against organic growers in patent suit
The U S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a New York federal ruling that organic farmers cannot block Monsanto from suing them over alleged patent infringement. The court said Monsanto assurances on its site remove risk of suit for trace contamination under one percent.
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Exide Files for Chapter 11 to Restructure Debt
U.S. battery maker Exide Technologies seeks Chapter 11 protection to cut debt and reorganize amid rising costs and stiff competition. The Manchester plant producer cites liquidity pressures from higher spent-battery and lead costs and Europe’s downturn. Exide notes Walmart’s 2010 switch to Johnson Controls cost about $160 million in annual revenue.
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PhoneProtect aims to locate and protect lost mobile devices
Cedar Rapids based SecurityCoverage launches PhoneProtect a trio of mobile apps to help users locate lost phones and safeguard sensitive information found on devices. CEO Bob O'Dell notes the growing mobile data and theft risks as more personal and business data move to phones.
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Security Coverage rolls out mobile backup and anti theft tools
President and CEO Bob O'Dell describes Phone Protect for Android and iOS with 24 seven support. The three apps File Hopper SecurelT and Password Genie back up data and protect against malware with encryption and device wipe options. The service includes location tracking when devices are offline and aims to expand to Windows 8 mobile.
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Rainfall slows Iowa crop planting progress in mid June
The Gazette notes ongoing rainfall delays in Iowa fields through the week ending Sunday, limiting corn and soybean planting and alfalfa cutting. Iowa's crop progress trails five year averages, with 92 percent planted corn and 60 percent soybeans, while emergence lags. Weather forecasters expect near normal to above normal yields overall despite a late start and favorable June conditions ahead.
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Reuters Global Ag Forum
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