GMO Journal

Monsanto Lobbying On Pace To New Records In 2010

Boris Gitlin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:34:53 +0000

Monsanto Co. spent $4.64 million in the first two quarters of 2010 and it is on pace to set a new high for its lobbying expenditures.

NJ Blueberry Farmers Get to Proceed With Lawsuit Against Novartis

Deniza Gertsberg — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:26:56 +0000

The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals recently permitted New Jersey blueberry farmers to continue with their suit for negligent misrepresentation, fraud and products liablity against a pesticide manufacturer, Novartis Crop Protection, Inc.

Federal Judge Halts Planting of GM Sugar Beets For Now

Deniza Gertsberg — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:24:37 +0000

In depth analysis of Judge White's decision which rescinded USDA's and APHIS' decision to deregulate Roundup Ready sugar beets without conducting an Environmental Impact Statement.

The Countdown to 10 10 10 Has Begun

Deniza Gertsberg — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:45:09 +0000

The first ever Non-GMO Month is coming this October with 10 10 10, or Non-GMO Day, serving as the highlight day of the month. Check out a list of participating vendors and start transitioning to non-gmo today.

BPA Found in Paper Receipts

Boris Gitlin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:30:43 +0000

Yes, some of the highest concentrations of BPA that we are regularly exposed to are not in plastic bottles or cans, but in at least 40% of paper receipts we get from supermarkets, ATMs, and gas stations. In a study by the Environmental Working Group, some tested receipts showed 1,000 times the amount of BPA as you would find on a typical food can! Apparently, 93% of Americans have detectable levels of BPA, an endocrine disruptor that may cause cancers and reproductive problems. Continue reading the original article.

GMO Digest: Superweeds Discussed in Congress, Environmental Justice, and More

Boris Gitlin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:23:52 +0000

Last week, superweeds and GMOs were on the minds of many U.S. lawmakers. Reports continued on growing pesticide resistance. Bee colony collapse problem grows. EPA considers giving environmental justice a chance. EU approved more GM maize imports, while a GMO-Free Europe conference nears. And more.

Obama’s Appointments Provide Muted Hope for Sustainability Advocates

Deniza Gertsberg — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:25:11 +0000

When Barak Obama was elected, many in the sustainability movement believed that they finally had an ally in the White House. However, the President's agricultural appointments tell a different story.

Congressmen Petition Vilsack for Partial Deregulation of GM Alfalfa

Deniza Gertsberg — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:31:09 +0000

A coalition of agriculture groups and 75 Members of Congress wrote to Tom Vilsack, urging the USDA to allow limited planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa while the agency completes an Environmental Impact Statement.

GMO Digest: Organic Pest Control Bests Pesticides, GE Trees and Potatoes, and More

Boris Gitlin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:19:03 +0000

The latest stories: Organic pest management proven to be better than pesticides. Chemical farming interests boost anti-pesticide message. GE tree trials continue. Why do we need GM potatoes? GM contamination lawsuits. Personal story about becoming a locavore. And more.

Lawmakers Propose Labeling in Response to Supreme Court’s Monsanto Decision

Deniza Gertsberg — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:11:58 +0000

Ever since the Supreme Court handed down its mixed 7-1 decision, ruling that the lower court overstepped its boundary by issuing an injunction on the planting of genetically modified alfalfa, some lawmakers were spurred to action.