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Tag Archives: agricultural biotechnology
Monoculture: Why GMOs Aren’t a Cause
Monoculture: Why GMOs Aren’t a Cause Do GMO crops “foster monoculture?” GMO Answers independent expert, Steve Savage, addresses this common criticism of modern agriculture. “Monoculture” isn’t the right term to use to describe the relevant issues – it’s really about a limited crop rotation History and economics are the drivers behind this phenomenon, not crop biotechnology The solutions – to the extent that they are needed – are not what most critics seem to imagine Steve Read More >
GMO Answers Kicks-off its Second Year with New Media
To kick off our second year, GMO Answers is excited to share new videos, articles, and more of our popular visual mythbusters! Here are some examples of our new content. On the Studies and Articles page at GMOAnswers.com, we recently posted a blog piece by Richard Green intended to help readers understand what scientific consensus really means. In his article, Green also lists a number of “well-respected” organizations and shares their statements supporting the safety of GMO Read More >
Puerto Rico: The New Hub for Ag-Biotech Innovation
“Biotechnology Innovation—the union of scientific discovery and capital can flourish in a supportive research and regulatory environment. Key policy principles will help facilitate the discovery, development, and commercialization of biotech products that will fight disease, feed the hungry and improve the environment”-BIO 2014 A quote that wholly describes the agricultural climate of Puerto Rico. The country offers a perfect location, climate, great soil quality, inviting regulatory system, three pronounced academic/research programs and friendly biotech work Read More >
GMO Answers Addresses Consumer Concerns Through Poll
On March 19, GMO Answers announced results from a national survey identifying the top questions consumers have about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how our food is grown. The survey was commissioned by GMO Answers and the Council for Biotechnology Information and was carried out by Ipsos, a global market research company. Participants were asked: The following are questions some people have asked about GMOs. Which of the following questions around the use of GMOs Read More >
A Great Iowan Remembered Today
Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Statue Unveiled Today, March 25th at 11:00amEST, Dr. Norman Borlaug was honored for his contributions to the field of agriculture and his effort to eradicate world hunger as his statue was unveiled at the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Norman Borlaug would have been 100 years old on this day, but his legacy still carries on. The ceremony included tributes from Secretary Tom Vilsack, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Iowa Governor Read More >
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Tags: ag biotech, agricultural biotechnology, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Bruce Braley, Chuck Grassley, Harry Reid, John Boehner, Julie Borlaug, Nancy Pelosi, Norman Borlaug, The World Food Prize, The World Food Prize Foundation, Tom Harkin, Tom Latham, University of Minnesota
Tags: ag biotech, agricultural biotechnology, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Bruce Braley, Chuck Grassley, Harry Reid, John Boehner, Julie Borlaug, Nancy Pelosi, Norman Borlaug, The World Food Prize, The World Food Prize Foundation, Tom Harkin, Tom Latham, University of Minnesota
