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- Vermont's GMO labeling law is finally official Wed, 6 Jul 16, 11:16pmOn July 1, a Vermont law requiring food manufacturers to label genetically modified ingredients on food labels officially took effect. It's the first law of its kind in the country, and imposes a $1,000 penalty for each day...
- Scotland to ban genetically modified crops Wed, 12 Aug 15, 2:27amThe Scottish government is planning to ban the growing of GM crops in Scotland, using a new EU rule that allows countries to opt-out of GM. The move will widen the political gap between Scotland and the Conservative government...
- Scotland to ban genetically modified crops for good Tue, 11 Aug 15, 11:32pmThe Scottish government is planning to ban the growing of GM crops in Scotland, using a new EU rule that allows countries to opt-out of GM. The move will widen the political gap between Scotland and the Conservative government...
- Monsanto may be to blame for soaring suicide rates among farmers in India Mon, 3 Aug 15, 2:58amIn India, the suicide rate among farmers is an alarming 47 percent higher than workers in other sectors, and the figures continue to rise year after year...
- Monsanto is Going Organic in an Effort to Win Over Consumers Fri, 31 Jan 14, 12:00amTo many consumers, the name "Monsanto" is hard to stomach. The company has become associated with the evils of big agribusiness by creating potent pesticides, GM crops, and suing small farmers over intellectual property....
- California to Vote on GMO Labeling Proposal Next Week Fri, 2 Nov 12, 5:55amGenfood photo from Shutterstock Next week, Proposition 37 will ask the people of California to decide whether they want GMO labels to be put on foods that have been genetically modified...
- California to Vote on GMO Labels for Genetically Modified Foods Next Week Fri, 2 Nov 12, 5:55amGenfood photo from Shutterstock Next week, Proposition 37 will ask the people of California to decide whether they want GMO labels to be put on foods that have been generically modified...
- Dow Agrosciences to Use Agent Orange-Modified Corn in Battle Against Superweeds Fri, 21 Sep 12, 2:00amUS pharmaceutical company Dow Agrosciences wants to fight superweeds with corn that has been genetically modified to incorporate a component of the Vietnam war defoliant Agent Orange...
- California to Vote on GMO Labels for Genetically Modified Foods this Novemeber Wed, 22 Aug 12, 6:00amGenfood photo from Shutterstock This November, Proposition 37 will ask the people of California to decide whether they want GMO labels to be put on foods that have been generically modified...
- Despite Concerns Over GM Crops, Gates Foundation Gives UK Biotech Researchers $10M Grant Tue, 17 Jul 12, 4:00amGenetically-modified (GM) crops have been making the headlines in the UK recently due to plans to develop genetically modified wheat at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden, Herts...
- Chinese Claim GM Crops Are Beneficial As They Reduce (Certain) Pests Wed, 20 Jun 12, 6:12amGenetically modified crops have drawn their fair share of criticism over the years, despite their potential to feed the world. However, regardless of the multiple pros and cons, China is now saying that GM crops are not only...