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

August 5th, 2010 | 1

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.

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

By Deniza Gertsberg | July 14th, 2010 | 4
Lawmakers Propose Labeling in Response to Supreme Court’s Monsanto Decision

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.

Monsanto's Ironclad Contract - In Fear of The Dotted Line

By Deniza Gertsberg | January 19th, 2010 | 4
Analyzing Monsanto’s Ironclad Contract – In Fear of The Dotted Line

There is little doubt that Monsanto-farmer contracts are fundamentally unfair to the farmers. In this case, David does not fair well against Goliath. But are such agreements also fundamentally unfair to society because, unless you grow it yourself, what the farmer grows is what you eat.