"The rich will eat organic and the poor will eat poison," went one comment in reply to a story quoting New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman that labeling genetically modified foods isn't a"radical...... (read more)

Shares of energy crop developer Ceres Inc (NASDAQ:CERE) surged more than 100% from the opening bell Monday to early trading on Thursday. In fact, over one-third of the total outstanding shares traded...... (read more)

Generally speaking, I believe that uncertainties in the market are one of the best creators of investment opportunities. For example, the market was uncertain of the effects of Green Mountain Coffee’...... (read more)

Pests that threaten both crops and humans have always been a bane for mankind. Investing in equities tied with pest control hence can be as rewarding as the benefits they bring in terms of improved agricultural...... (read more)

World population growth is putting an ever increasing stress on food producers. The situation is aggravated by irregular rain patterns and soil degradation. In order to meet the rising demand, since the...... (read more)

Monsanto Company (NYSE:MON) exemplifies the increasing population, expanding food demand, and growing food production story. The company’s main segment, corn seed, continues to capitalize on this megatrend...... (read more)

The single biggest driving factor in the index today is the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference, which allows tech companies to show off their latest gadgets and software. As you might...... (read more)

The most hated company in the world right now isn't a member of Big Oil. It's not a shady Internet company or a bailed-out megabank. Populist discontent toward dirty energy, high-tech snoops, and greedy...... (read more)

They said it couldn't happen. It was all supposed to be locked up tight and under control. Yet, despite all the assurances to the contrary, unapproved genetically modified wheat has been found in an Oregon...... (read more)