Mexico is changing its laws to allow the planting of genetically modified corn for experimental reasons.

One of the more acrimonious scientific debates of the decade may have ended with the publication of a study showing that genetically modified material did contaminate native corn in the crop’s birthplace in southern Mexico, scientists said Wednesday.

Three workers are being treated for burns after corn dust exploded at a silo south of Phoenix.

Three workers are being treated for severe burns after corn dust exploded at a silo south of Phoenix.

Madagascar officials are enthusiastic about a company’s big farming plans for an undeveloped area but say the deal won’t go ahead if it threatens the island’s unique ecology.

Soybean prices fell in erratic trading Tuesday even after the government lowered its estimate for the size of this year’s harvest. Corn prices traded higher.

Corn and soybean prices shot up Monday after an early rally on Wall Street lured investors back into the commodities complex. Wheat also rose.

Corn and soybean prices rose sharply Monday as a rebounding oil market prompted investors to shift money back into commodities. Wheat prices fell.

Movie munchers beware! A New York judge says popcorn purchasers worried about breaking a tooth on unpopped kernels should nibble carefully _ or eat something else.

Movie munchers beware! A New York judge says popcorn purchasers worried about breaking a tooth on unpopped kernels should nibble carefully _ or eat something else.