Corn genetically engineered to resist pests and tolerate herbicides made up 85% of the U.S. corn crop in 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But a report by a watchdog group, out today, finds that since 2006,... [read full story]
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According to this article in the New York Times , as many as 25% of farmers are not following regulations on the use of genetically engineered corn. The problem is that this may lead to insects developing tolerance to the...
Washington, D.C. - Fewer farmers followed planting restrictions for pest-resistant biotech corn even as corn prices and the popularity of the genetically modified seeds both soared, a consumer advocacy group says.
CSPI Urges EPA Not to Re-Register Products Unless Compliance Improves WASHINGTON—One out of every four farmers who plants genetically engineered (GE) corn is failing to comply with at least one important insect-resistance...
Too Many Farmers Growing Genetically Engineered Corn Not Complying with Key Environmental Requirements CSPI Urges EPA Not to Re-Register Products Unless Compliance Improves WASHINGTON—One out of every four farmers who plants...
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