China approved more GM crops to boost yields, ensure food security
On Dec. 30, 2024, the Government of China announced it had approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12…
USDA broke ground on new Plant Research Facility on North Carolina State University campus
On Sept. 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service and NC State University’s College of…
China rolls out GMO corn planting
On Feb. 16, 2023, the Government of China announced it will plant less than 1% of its corn…
Chinese healers created the first antibiotic to treat boils
Around 600 BCE, Chinese healers created the first antibiotic – moldy soybean curds – to treat boils.
Soybeans were domesticated
On Jan. 6, 2012, scientists reported that small-seeded soybeans indicating wild-type soybeans date to 9,000 years ago. Historical…
Passage of Food Allergy Labeling Act required labeling of foods that may cause allergic reaction
On Dec. 12, 2005, the U.S. Congress approved the passage of the Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection…
Soybean oil developed at Iowa State eliminated need for hydrogenation and cuts trans fats
On Nov. 12, 2003, Iowa State University announced new soybean varieties, that don’t need to be hydrogenated, that…
The first genetically engineered crop was commercialized
In 1996, the first genetically engineered crop was commercialized. The first genetically modified plant was produced a short…
Gamborg Medium was developed by O.L. Gamborg for assisting soybean growth
In 1968, Gamborg Medium was developed by O.L. Gamborg as a medium of mineral salts, sucrose, vitamins and…
George Washington Carver invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans, and was issued three patents for his work
In 1927, George Washington Carver invented a process for producing paints and stains from soybeans, and was issued…
Riceland Foods was founded by a group of Arkansas rice farmers
In 1921, Riceland Foods was founded by a group of Arkansas rice farmers that created a farmers cooperative…
George Washington Carver graduated from Iowa Agricultural College
In 1894, George Washington Carver, educator, scientist, business leader, and renown agriculturist received a B.S. from the Iowa…
Benjamin Franklin sent home from Europe America’s first soybeans
In 1770, Benjamin Franklin, the colony of Pennsylvania’s ambassador, sends home from Europe seeds he calls Chinese caravances…