GMO derived sugar is said to be experiencing the full brunt of public distrust over GM foods, as more food manufacturers turn away from GMO sugar beets.
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GMO: Sowing False Hope with Monumental Hubris
How has a technology as novel as genetic engineering so swiftly become a central component of global food and fiber production?
From USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack: A Failure to Communicate
Four years into the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, some Americans are losing confidence that the conventional wisdom at our disposal, whether liberal or conservative, is capable of restoring the financial security and opportunity we once enjoyed.
Farmers v. Monsanto: An Army of Davids Take On Goliath
The future world’s food supplies may well be decided in America’s courts.
Scientist Letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack NOT a Fraud
Update: 2-25-2011 According to Reuters, Dr. Don Huber’s letter to Secretary Vilsack [existence of letter] confirmed by R. Andre Bell, USDA spokesperson, and is currently under review.
USDA Partially Deregulating Biotech Sugar Beets
US agricultural regulators on Friday said despite a court ban, they would allow commercial planting of genetically modified sugar beets under closely controlled conditions.
Vandana Shiva: The Future of Food-Part 3
Dr. Vandana Shiva founded the Research for Science, Technology, and Ecology, (RFSTE) organization, inspired by her earlier involvement with the Chipko movement.
Seeds Of Life: Open Pollination (video)
Willamette Valley organic seed breeder, Frank Morton, explains the benefits of open pollination in plant breeding.
A Potato Remade for Industry Has Some Swedes Frowning
June 11, 2010 In Skara, Sweden, the genetically modified Amflora potato is being grown for its starch content, not food. But the debate and concern still continues for many in the region. Go to original post…