Corn harvests remain small. The researchers say farming methods in Sub-Saharan Africa need to improve or else poor quality soil will increase rural poverty.

VOA: special.2009.07.28

He and former American President Jimmy Carter worked with the Sasakawa Africa Association to help increase the quality and production of corn on the continent.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

U.S. farmers paid more for high quality Genuity reduced refuge corn and Roundup ready 2 yield soybean seeds as global food prices hit historic highs.

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