Simplot Shifts From Genetically Altered Spuds
Boise based J R Simplot Co says it will stop planting GM potatoes for fast food clients amid consumer unease and pressure from environmental groups. McDonald's would not confirm purchasing plans but notes few GM potatoes are used and the market is tightening.
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Gateway partners with black colleges to widen computer access
Gateway Inc and the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education form a two year pact to sell discounted Gateway computers to historically black colleges and their communities. The program could reach up to 4 million people and may be worth up to 250 million dollars with scholarships and school rebates tied to sales.
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National Association For Equal Opportunity In Higher Education
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Florida A&m University
Gateway
Mark Mose
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Messenger biopesticide boosts tomato pepper yields and crop defenses
EPA authorized Messenger, a harpin protein from engineered bacteria, to switch on plants immune systems. Field tests on tomatoes and peppers show yield increases up to 22 percent and reduced need for chemical sprays, with wide trials across crops. The product, marketed by EDEN Bioscience, aims to replace methyl bromide and lessen pesticide use while posing no human or animal harm.
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Dan Botts
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
Eden Biosience Corp
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Cornell University
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U.S. incomes outpace spending in March fueling optimism
In March, U.S. personal income rose 0.7 percent, aided by wages, government benefits, and Census hiring. Spending grew 0.5 percent, meeting expectations, as economists say income growth should drive faster consumption ahead.
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