Genetically Modified Crops

A report released by the Organic Center found that the amount of herbicides used on genetically engineered crops has increased in the past 10 years, not decreased as might be expected. Since many genetically engineered crops were modified so that farmers could spray Roundup, or Glyphosate, to kill the weeds in their fields but not the crops themselves, the expectation was that less herbicide would be required. But the new report found that...  

Here's something cooler than a canary in a coal mine: Tadpoles genetically engineered to glow when they encounter water pollution. African clawed frog tadpoles modified with jellyfish genes show promise as a faster and less expensive way to detect pollution than traditional methods.  

Kellogg's Co. has encountered many problems in the past with using genetically modified crops. To keep a respectable reputation in the food production industry, Kellogg's needs to join the organic food market to rebuild its trust with the public.Contributor: Lily YanPublished: Dec 16, 2009  

The State Council Administrative Board of Litigation accepted the objection of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs against holding the enforcement of the GDO regulations. The regulations are again in effect.  

As the world's population rises, so does the demand for food. Breakthroughs in DNA research has made the impossible possible, and genetically modified (GM) food is the next frontier, or is it?Contributor: Conor FitzgeraldPublished: Dec 14, 2009  

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PARIS (Reuters) - More research is needed into Monsanto's genetically modified maize MON 810, the only biotech crop commercially grown in Europe, to assess its environmental impact, a French advisory body said.  

(OT) Researchers from UCLA have genetically modified a bacteria to consume CO2 and produce liquid fuel UCLA is making headlines. Malcom Jones getting Gatorade POY and UCLA researchers saving the world. Only more evidence that UCLA is the best darn university in the world.  

photo: J. Novak I have written on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) a number of times. Large monocultures, which are typical of GMO, can be riddled with pests. As a result, monocultures are often dressed with a toxic cocktail of pesticides so that they can survive the onslaught. But what about organic GMOs? Recently, Michael Olson's Food Chain Radio hosted Pamela Ronald and Raoul Adamchak from UC Davis to discuss the topic of...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Confidential contracts detailing Monsanto Co.'s business practices reveal how the world's biggest seed developer is squeezing competitors, controlling smaller seed companies and protecting its dominance over the multibillion-dollar ...  

Facing antitrust scrutiny over its practices in the biotechnology seed business, Monsanto has said it will not stand in the way of farmers eventually using lower cost alternatives to its genetically modified soybeans. In letters to seed companies and farm groups this week, Monsanto said that it would allow farmers to continue to grow its hugely popular Roundup Ready 1 soybeans even after the patent protecting the technology expires in 2014...  

Corporations continue to purchase interests in seed industries, and Monsanto - the 800-lb. gorilla in the world of genetically modified seeds - is leading the way. Find out what this means for the future of crops and for you.      

A study published in the International Journal of Biological Sciences demonstrates the toxicity of three genetically modified corn varieties from the American seed company Monsanto, the Committee for Independent Research and Information on Genetic Engineering (Criigen, based in Caen), which participated in that study, announced Friday, December 11. "For the first time in the world, we've proven that GMO are neither sufficiently healthy nor...  

One thing we know for sure is that we just don't know enough about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and biotechnology to know that in planting their seeds, we aren't affecting future generations' ability to feed themselves. For many people, the fact that they're corporately controlled and thus make for bad social policy, or that they genetically contaminate other species and as such increase claims against farmers, while undermining a...  

There is one fact about genetically engineered foods that there is no debate about: no one wakes up in the morning eager to buy gene-altered food. There's good reason for this. Genetically modified foods do nothing for the "eating public". They ...