GMO Hazards: Concerns from Scientists "Pesticide use on Genetically Engineered Crops" by Ramon Seidler, PhD can be found at:static.ewg.org/agmag/pdfs/pesticide_use_on_genetically_engineered_crops.pdf. Seidler points out the importance of fresh data in the question of whether pesticide use has dropped or risen. For example, he explains that certain USDA reports are done approximately every five years, and that many journalists are using the data from 2010 or earlier, which showed that pesticide use dramatically dropped. However, says Seidler, since 2010 the trend has gone the other way, even more swiftly, and he expects the reports for 2015 or later to reflect this. He cites many other reports since 2010 which also support his claim. Seidler says: "The media still points to USDA charts showing that insecticide used on Bt corn had decreased substantially prior to 2010 (See “Are GE Crops Good or Bad for the Environment?” Vox.com 8/14), which is the last data point USDA published, but widespread reporting in subsequent literature has documented that insecticide use has dramatically increased since 2010. Insecticide companies are reporting huge increases in insecticide sales applied to Bt corn. (See “Pesticides Make a Comeback: Many Corn Farmers Go Back to Using Chemicals as Mother Nature Outwits Genetically Modified Seeds”, Wall Street Journal, 5/21/13 and “War on Cornfield Pest Sparks Clash Over Insecticide”, Bloomberg, 1/11/14.)" Seidler on UTUBE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsk9dc6pfaQ ...and in case you want more... Seidler on Jeffrey Smith's page ( yes I still like Smith even though he's eccentric): responsibletechnology.org/best-article-glyphosate-comments-jeffrey-smith/ And then there are other scientists to read: GMO Myths and Truths http://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/GM-Crops-just-the-science.pdf The AMA's Strange Position on GM Foods: Test but Don't Label - Marion Nestle - The Atlantic An Outrage: Monsanto Victorious in Seed-Patent Case - NYTimes.com What to do instead see agriculture and technology page |
GMO Hazards: Reports on the Corruption of Science and Betrayal of the Public Trust:
Must read!! Altered Genes, Twisted Truth How the Venture to Genetically Engineer our Food has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public @2015 by Stephen M. Druker "One of the most important books of the last 50 years" --Jane Goodall Executive Summary http://alteredgenestwistedtruth.com/additional-content/executive-summary/ What's happening with labeling: Labeling Issues, Revolving Doors, rBGH, Bribery and Monsanto - SourceWatch I just love this: Monsanto | Does Monsanto Have Undue Influence on Governments? An older book, but still very relevant: Amazon.com: Trust Us, We're Experts: How Industry Manipulates Science and gambles with Your Future (9781585420599): Sheldon Rampton, John Stauber: Books The Goodman Affair: Monsanto Targets the Heart of Science Jackson and Josephine Counties (Oregon) Revolt! We voted in May 2014 to outlaw the growing of GMO seeds in both counties! |
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**US Genetically Engineered Agriculture is Outclassed by Europe’s Non-GM
Approach
http://www.globalresearch.ca/us-genetically-engineered-agriculture-is-outclassed-by-europes-non-gm-approach/5341518
By Global Research
Global Research, July 03, 2013
gmeducation.org
The argument that the UK and the EU need GMO technology to increase
production and improve its agriculture is flawed according to a new report.
GM farming in the US is falling behind the UK and EU’s non-GM methods.
**US Genetically Engineered Agriculture is Outclassed by Europe’s Non-GM
Approach
http://www.globalresearch.ca/us-genetically-engineered-agriculture-is-outclassed-by-europes-non-gm-approach/5341518
By Global Research
Global Research, July 03, 2013
gmeducation.org
The argument that the UK and the EU need GMO technology to increase
production and improve its agriculture is flawed according to a new report.
GM farming in the US is falling behind the UK and EU’s non-GM methods.
Consumer Group Criticizes Food Safety Picks--7-24-2009 Consumer advocates are criticizing two recent choices for top food and agricultural positions. The Organic Consumers Association is calling for the resignation of Michael Taylor, a former Monsanto lobbyist who’s been appointed senior food safety adviser to the Food and Drug Administration commissioner. The group says Taylor has pushed to weaken testing and labeling for genetically modified foods. It’s also opposing President Obama’s apparent choice for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety, Dennis Wolff, who’s also been accused of trying to reduce the labeling of GMOs. democracy now So what changes are necessary for us to feed the world? In 2005, the World Bank, the FAO and the UNDP brought together 400 leading natural and social scientists, representatives from government (including the U.S.), private sector and non-governmental organizations to ask how we would feed the world in 2050. It's called the IAASTD report, and it just came out last year. The scientists concluded that genetically modified crops and chemical agriculture had failed to show much promise in feeding the world. They won't be a big part of the solution. Instead, tomorrow's agriculture will need to be much more regionally controlled and locally adapted, and will need a diversity of approaches to meet the challenges of climate change and resource scarcity. The result is a farming system that uses water frugally, sequesters carbon, and doesn't require external inputs. A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists called Failure to Yield found that genetically modified crops have not delivered on increased yields. In fact, nearly all of the gains in yields over the last two decades can be attributed to other practices. Vast tracts of rainforest are indeed being cut down to plant commodity crops, particularly soy. This deforestation isn't happening because the varieties are old, unimproved, and not intensive. These are acres of chemically farmed, genetically modified crops. The IAASTD concluded that if we want to feed the world, we need regional ownership and control, locally adapted varieties and practices, and farmers to grow for subsistence and local markets—and we don't need export commodities. --from Food First Web site