And,for farmers, a more valuable dollar meant lower prices for crops.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

For example,she noted that crops designed to resist damage by glyphosate need fewer pesticides that are more toxic to the soil.

VOA: special.2010.04.27

The Chavez family joined thousands of other farm workers who traveled around the state of California to harvest crops for farm owners.

VOA: special.2009.09.06

Later,while Mister Chavez worked for little or no money to organize farm workers, his wife harvested crops.

VOA: special.2009.09.06

The farmers are paid back for the inputs if their crops fail because of drought or flood.

VOA: special.2010.05.11

Scientists are working to develop crops that can reduce the amount of water used for agriculture.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

They had a good water supply in Frijoles Creek and fertile land for growing crops.

VOA: special.2010.07.05

For example,young children grow crops in a school garden and learn about healthy eating.

VOA: special.2010.01.21

She says they found that genetically engineered crops can be better for the environment.

VOA: special.2010.04.27

But he calls on government agencies for more tests and increased watchfulness over G.M.crops.

VOA: special.2010.03.23

For example,they can plant crops that are more likely to survive extreme weather.

VOA: special.2010.02.09

The soil was not good for growing crops,and disease was destroying the plants.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

Farmers planted more of their best crops, or "cash crops." for export.

VOA: special.2010.03.30

And Joom from Thailand wrote: I don't care where the crops come from, natural plants or genetic engineering, as long as we can produce food enough for people.

VOA: special.2010.05.18

Melting snow provides water for rivers,electric power centers and agricultural crops.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

The agricultural economist points to the demand for locally grown crops.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

Then,some people learned to grow crops and raise animals for food.

VOA: special.2010.01.31

However,G.M.crops have been grown and used for thirteen years.

VOA: special.2010.03.23

They planted fewer food crops for local use.

VOA: special.2010.03.30

for American agriculture. Many crops failed.

VOA: special.2009.01.01

Vichai also warns that increasing demand for bio-fuels from grain could reduce food crops, forcing the price of food grains higher.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17

It calls for genetic improvement of crops through conventional plant breeding and through direct genetic modification of crops.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

He says because GM crops can be designed to be resistant to insects and disease they may also be better for the environment.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

And with no money for seeds, and insects attacking her crops, the next harvest is at risk.

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

Pretty says the Royal Society is not giving blanket support for GM foods, but says GM crops should be looked at on a case-by-case basis.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

It warns of a nearing catastrophe. For Intifar's father, Mahmoud Abu Ibrahim,a farmer in his 80s whose crops depend on rainfall, the catastrophe is here.

VOA: standard.2009.08.01

U.S.subsidy programs for maize, wheat,and other crops are very similar to the cotton program.

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

For a small farmer, replacing a bucket with a pump can lead to cultivating a wider variety of crops and creating work for family and neighbors.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09