Source: PRWatch from the Center for Media and Democracy Submitted by Rebekah Wilce “That same day that I gave her the first bottle [of formula], she had terrible diarrhea, she had horrible spit-up, she had gas, she was crying with pain. . . . Our pharmacy accidentally ordered [formula] without DHA/ARA. She had it for… Read more »
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GMO Moth Permitted for Release in New York Without Full Review
Cornucopia’s Take: The genetically engineered male Diamondback moth causes death to native female Diamondback moths it mates with. This trait has been bioengineered to reduce populations of the native moth, a pest to brassica plants. Cornucopia concurs with NOFA-NY that a comprehensive, independent health, safety, and environmental review must be completed before they are introduced… Read more »
Call Your Representative to Vote NO on Toothless GMO Food Labeling Compromise
The House of Representatives will likely vote on this bill tomorrow, so please take action now to express your opposition! You can reach your Congressional Representative at 877-796-1949 . Tell him or her to VOTE NO on Bill S.764. Let them know that you want mandatory, on-the-package GMO food labeling — not QR codes. And let… Read more »
Senators Hold Press Conference Decrying GMO Labeling Proposal as Inadequate
YouTube U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) hold a press conference on July 6, 2016 to express their concerns over the Senate proposal for the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMOs) and to emphasize the importance of protecting consumers’ right to know what… Read more »
NY Assembly Votes to Help Farmers Fight GMO Seed Lawsuits
New Jersey Herald Source: Ben Rea ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Farmers in New York state would be better protected against lawsuits from biotech companies if genetically modified crops inadvertently grow on their fields under a bill passed by the state’s Assembly. Seed producers have sued farmers around the country for allegedly growing their bioengineered crops… Read more »
USDA Leaning Toward Approval of Monsanto’s New GMO Beans, Cotton
Reuters by Carey Gillam Aug 6 (Reuters) – U.S. regulators on Tuesday said they are leaning toward approval of a new line of herbicide-tolerant crops developed by Monsanto Co even though they could increase problematic weed resistance for farmers. Under the draft “environmental impact statement” (EIS) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant… Read more »
EPA Approves Exemption for Bt Residues in Soy Foods From GMO Crops
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule on February 12 creating an exemption for residue tolerance levels in soy foods and feed for the biological pesticide Bt used in GMO crops. Similar exemptions have already been approved for corn and cotton food and products. The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis, commonly known as Bt, has… Read more »
Keep the Soil in Organic
by Dave Chapman This is my effort to keep you up to date on what has been happening. Our efforts to keep hydroponic produce out of organic certification continues. There are now several lawsuits against the NOP (National Organic Program), brought by a number of national organizations that fear we are losing the integrity of… Read more »
Big Food
Michael Pollan thinks Wall Street has way too much influence over what we eat. Vox.com by Ezra Klein Michael Pollan Credit: Ragesoss In 2008, food writer Michael Pollan published an open letter to President-Elect Barack Obama. He began with a warning. “It may surprise you to learn that among the issues that will occupy much of your… Read more »
Monsanto Wants You
Female bloggers that is. The GMO and pesticide giant is seeking to (mis)inform you about their impact on food and the environment. In addition to brunch, you get to ask questions! Monsanto will reward your Sunday morning participation with $150. Express yourself here.
