Senate rejects proposed GMO farm bill amendment
This morning, the Senate rejected an amendment to the farm bill which would have granted states the right to label genetically engineered ingredients on food and beverages. Without federal support, should the non-GMO movement focus more on labeling initiatives at the statewide level?
USDA to give speedy approval to new GE crops
The USDA recently announced it will expedite genetically engineered (GE) seed deregulation petitions. Is this the kiss of death for organic? We dig into why science on GMOs remains murky and what this new process means for the non-GMO movement.
Why GMO labeling could be good for Monsanto
With the Just Label It and Right2Know non-GMO campaigns building steam, GMO labeling still remains a topic of debate. Adam Eidinger, organic food activist and organizer of last year's Right2Know March, recounts his recent experience of speaking at Monsanto's shareholder meeting, and explains why GMO labeling may become a reality.
Why GMO labeling could be good for Monsanto
With the Just Label It and Right2Know non-GMO campaigns building steam, GMO labeling still remains a topic of debate. Adam Eidinger, organic food activist and organizer of last year's Right2Know March, recounts his recent experience of speaking at Monsanto's shareholder meeting, and explains why GMO labeling may become a reality.
