Here Cropchoice presents an assortment of interesting farm news releases from a variety of sources. You'll find mention of many of these stories in Cropchoice news. Listing here does not imply endorsement by Cropchoice. 2004 October September August July June May April March February January 2003 December November October September August July June          May 2003 Stakeholder Forum Concludes Work, Issues Closing Report Authored By: Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology NCGA Endorses Legislation Supporting WTO Case Corn Growers Applaud Efforts of Talent and Blunt Authored By: National Corn Growers Association ASA continues work to protect US from soybean rust Authored By: American Soybean Association Monsanto wins patent dispute over Bayer regarding herbicide-tolerant corn Authored By: Monsanto Ban on Canadian beef exports extended Authored By: Just-food.com NFU statement on mad cow disease Authored By: National Farmers Union NFU President Outlines Trade Objectives for Western Hemisphere Authored By: National Farmers Union WASHINGTON (May 20, 2003) – During a U.S. Senate subcommittee meeting today, National Farmers Union President Dave Frederickson said the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) should not be used as a model for future trade negotiations. U.S. AND COOPERATING COUNTRIES FILE WTO CASE AGAINST EU MORATORIUM ON BIOTECH FOODS AND CROPS Authored By: USDA WASHINGTON, May 13, 2003 - U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced the United States, Argentina, Canada, and Egypt will file a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against the European Union (EU) over its illegal five-year moratorium on approving agricultural biotech products. Other countries expressing support for this case by joining it as third parties include: Australia, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru and Uruguay. April March February January 2002 December November October September August July June April February January 2001 December August July June May April February 2000 September September