GMO Food
General Mills Drops Genetically Modified Ingredients From Cheerios
Came under pressure from activist groups
Food Freedom Dodged Bullets in 2013
For food freedom, 2013 was a banner year that saw the defeat of several potentially awful laws and regulations.
Science, Not Mysticism, Will Save the American Chestnut Tree
Human ingenuity can restore these majestic giants to their rightful place in American forests
China Tries to Ease Citizens' Fears of GMO Food
Country prone to food scares due to safety problems
Washington State's Wrongheaded GMO Labeling Initiative Set to Go Before Voters
Polls show the latest mandatory GMO labeling ballot measure is too close to call.
UK Environment Secretary Attacks Foes of GM Golden Rice
Says opponents are "wicked" and activism could result in blindness and death of third-world children
Is a Federal GMO Labeling Compromise Looming?
Recent developments point to a possible federal compromise on mandatory GMO labeling. Sadly, the potential unintended consequences of this federal labeling scheme are so terrible and obvious that they appear to make for the perfect Washington compromise.
Is Farm Aid Still Relevant?
Farm Aid's original mission is a good one. But some of the policies it supports are less appealing.
The Problem With Federal Food-Labeling Laws
Why markets are superior to government mandates when it comes to food labeling.
Japan Buys Almost 90,000 Metric Tons of Western-White Wheat From the US
Government had banned purchases after finding an an approved genetically modified variety from Oregon
Monsanto Pulling GM Crops Out of Europe
Withdrawing applications for approval of new crops due to regulatory frustrations
For First Time, Food Prize Goes to GMO Creator
Feeding the world with yummy, yummy science
Monstanto Sued over Genetically Modified Wheat
Claims negligence hurt farmers and drove prices down
Scientists Alter Mosquitoes' Attraction to Humans with Gene Switch
Can have them turn to other animals instead. Sucks for those other animals.
A Constitutional Argument Against the So-Called "Monsanto Protection Act"*
How awful is a new GMO law amendment you've probably heard about?
Some Stores Refuse to Carry GMO Salmon
First genetically engineered animal to enter food supply soon
Why Do People Believe Scientifically Untrue Things?
Because to do otherwise would be immoral.
Food Regulations in Europe Could Hamper Trade Deal with U.S.
Everything from snobbish protectionism to unscientific fears of genetically modified crops
The Media Is Obsessed With Bad News
To keep scare stories in perspective, remember all the good news that gets less attention.
Environmentalist Says Anti-GM Foods Campaign Inhibits Feeding the Poor
Modified crops could be the key
