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Genetically modified maize is a genetically modified crop. Specific maize strains have been genetically engineered to express agriculturally-desirable traits, including resistance to pests and to herbicides. Maize strains with both traits are now in use in multiple countries.
The key areas of controversy related to genetically modified food (GM food or GMO food) are whether such food should be labeled, the role of government regulators, the objectivity of scientific research and publication, the effect of genetically modified crops on health and the environment, the effect on pesticide resistance, the impact of such ...
The oldest type of sweet corn contains more sugar and less starch than field corn intended for livestock. Tends to be heartier in respect to planting depth, germination and growth than other types. Tends to be heartier in respect to planting depth, germination and growth than other types.
Although eggs are high in protein and vitamins, one large egg contains about 186 milligrams of cholesterol in its yolk, according to Mayo Clinic, which has turned people away from overeating them.
It has long been known that processed foods are not good for your overall health, so people should not be mistaken by labels that tout added protein and think that makes it a healthy food ...
1926 - Hi-Bred Corn Company is founded in Des Moines, Iowa, with $7,000 in capital. [7] 1931 - Roswell Garst agrees to produce/distribute seed. The following year Garst partners with Charles Thomas to form the Garst and Thomas Seed Corn Company. 1935 - "Pioneer" was added to the name of the company to distinguish it from other hybrid corn ...
The US Food and Drug Administration has finalized new standards that foods must meet before they can be labeled as “healthy.”
Of the 153 hospitals ranked in one or more specialties, 20 qualified for the Honor Roll, earning high scores in at least six specialties. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, was ranked in the top 10 in all but one of 16 specialties, in the top 4 in 13 specialties, and was the #1 ranked hospital in 8 of the 12 data-driven specialties.