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USDA Approves Field Testing of Genetically Engineered Trees - Environmental Groups Sue

Last spring, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a field test for planting and growing genetically engineered (GE) eucalyptus trees on several sites in the southern US, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas.  The tests will be conducted by ArborGen LLC, a biotech firm ... keep reading

Written by Julie Mitchell this week, about Consumerism, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Environment & Wildlife, Genetic Modification, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Logging, Politics & Government

EPA Fines Monsanto for Selling Mislabeled GM Cotton in Forbidden Areas

In what “Frankenfood” (genetically modified food) opponents view as the best news of the century, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, recently fined multinational agri-giant Monsanto $2.5 million for selling mislabeled seed to cotton growers in 10 prohibited counties in Texas. The sales occurred from 2002 to ... keep reading

Written by Jeanne Roberts last month, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Consumerism, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Environmental Disasters, Food, Genetic Modification, Industry & Business, Politics & Government

Nanotechnology in Our Food

How often do you stop and look at what you've eaten or stop to think about the creams you have rubbed into your skin? In reality, are the ingredients of creams, lotions, foods and drinks in the forefront of our mind on a day-to-day basis? Probably not. In New ... keep reading

Written by Kate R. in May, about Agriculture & Food, Children and Families, Consumerism, Food, Genetic Modification, Lifestyle & Behavior

Wicked Cool World of Organics - Edition 57

This week's dose of organic headlines, updates, resources, goodies, and recipes courtesy of dsnodgrass... It's true that Cornucopia appears in quite a lot of my weekly organic columns, and I don't wish to appear that I'm shilling for them in any way, because I'm not ... keep reading

Written by D. Snodgrass in April, about Agriculture & Food, Food, Genetic Modification, Organic, Politics & Government

Wicked Cool World of Organics - Edition 56

This week's dose of organic headlines, updates, resources, goodies, and recipes courtesy of dsnodgrass... Writer April Davilia decided to try living without Monsanto for a month. She set up a blog to chronicle the experience, and it's a fascinating read. She describes her motivation: Why am I trying ... keep reading

Written by D. Snodgrass in April, about Agriculture & Food, Genetic Modification, Lifestyle & Behavior, Organic, Politics & Government

Wicked Cool World of Organics - Edition 54

Three weeks ago, I wrote about a federal hearing which could have ordered a nationwide halt to the planting and use of genetically modified sugar beets. Currently, about half of the America's sugar supply comes from genetically modified sugar beets, which have been engineered to be resitant to Monsanto ... keep reading

Written by D. Snodgrass in March, about Agriculture & Food, Children and Families, Food, Genetic Modification, Organic

Health is the Tipping Point to Identify and Eliminate GMOs

Are Americans willing to jeopardize their health with GMO foods?  Jeffrey Smith, author of Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You Are Eating (2003), is convinced that they are not, so he started the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America ... keep reading

Written by Olga Bonifiglio in March, about Agriculture & Food, Children and Families, Consumerism, Design, Food, Genetic Modification, Health, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Organic, Politics & Government (1 comment)

Ex Monsanto Lawyer Clarence Thomas to Hear Major Monsanto Case

In Monsanto v. Geertson Seed Farms, No. 09-475, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case which could have an enormous effect on the future of the American food industry. This is Monsanto's third appeal of the case, and if they win a favorable ruling from ... keep reading

Written by D. Snodgrass in March, about Agriculture & Food, Food, Genetic Modification (6 comments)

Wicked Cool World of Organics - Edition 51

Currently, about half of the America's sugar supply comes from genetically modified sugar beets, which have been engineered to be resitant to Monsanto's Roundup herbicide. In a hearing scheduled to take place today in San Francisco, a federal judge could make a ruling which would order a nationwide ... keep reading

Written by D. Snodgrass in March, about Agriculture & Food, Food, Genetic Modification, Organic, Politics & Government

Wicked Cool World of Organics - Edition 49

This week's dose of organic headlines, updates, resources, goodies, and recipes courtesy of DSnodgrass...   Fantastic news here. This was actually announced a week ago, shortly after I published Wicked Cool...Edition 48, but I'm very happy to bring it to your attention now. New Pasture Rules Issued for ... keep reading

Written by D. Snodgrass in February, about Agriculture & Food, Food, Genetic Modification, Organic

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