Monsanto Fire – GMO Facility Nearly Destroyed
Monsanto Fire A Monsanto research facility in western France caught fire in late October. France has a long history of non-GMO activism, increasing speculation that arson was to blame. The fire started in multiple locations, strongly suggesting a deliberate rather than accidental cause, but investigators were unable to find any electrical problems or other potential causes for an accidental blaze. They did report smelling gasoline at...
Fighting For GMO Regulation
Regardless of any labeling legislation battles being fought in the Senate (and passed in the House a few months back), some groups are making a fullcourt press to reform the antiquated United States GMO regulation framework. The Center for Food Safety, Friends of the Earth, Pesticide Action Network and Water Watch said Monday it had sent comments to President Obama and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for mandatory,...
Rejected GMO Hay Exports
Alfalfa hay went for about $195 a ton in September 2013, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This September, it went for $158, and there are multiple reasons. China also played a role in exporting woes, according to University of Idaho Extension Forage Specialist Glenn Shewmaker. The country has stringent restrictions on genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. An increasing number of U.S. farmers produce GMO hay, and...
California Testing for GMOs in Organic Food
California is a frontrunner in organic sales and acreage, and now they’re pioneering testing for GMOs in organic food. Yes, we have national regulations in place, to verify what’s organic, but actual testing for GMOs in organic food isn’t part of those regulations. For our state’s organic farmers who are used to the way we already test for pesticide residues, this pilot project will follow similar protocols, with the...
Fraley Defends Monsanto
Monsanto is one of the most controversial companies in the the world, and lately they’ve been in the news due to declining share prices and workforce layoffs. Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Robert Fraley tries to turn negatives into positives in a recent interview. The article begins by showcasing Fraley’s achievements, promoting his credibility, so readers “feel assured” of his...
Non-GMO Food Demand Grows in Europe
Europe already requires labeling for GMO foods, specifically foods that contain more than 0.9% genetically engineered ingredients. With that kind of regulatory framework already in place, you wouldn’t expect a need for anything resembling America’s Non-GMO Verified project, or any kind of non-GMO designation. Yet demand for non-GMO labeled food is still growing in the EU. What gives? “The necessity comes … from the...
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