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Non-GMO Uprising: GMO-free groups emerging across the US- Iowans call for GMO labeling in senate hearing
- The state of the science on GMOs
- Conscious care: personal care products without GMOs
- America’s immune response to GMOs
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CLONING AND CLONED ANIMALS
- Groups blast FDA approval of food from cloned animals
- Send in the clones: FDA set to approve food from cloned animals
- “Yuck factor” causes many to oppose cloning of animals for food
CONSUMER ATTITUDES
- US consumers concerned about safety of GM foods
- Consumers still not ready for GM wheat
- Study shows decreasing US consumer acceptance of GM foods
- Most U.S. consumers still unaware of genetically modified foods
- Surveys show similar views among Americans and Europeans toward genetically modified foods
- American shoppers believe organic foods are healthier, are confused about genetically modified foods
GMO CONTAMINATION
- Disturbing questions remain about GM flax contamination
- Scientists, consumer groups say GE corn for ethanol will contaminate food
- USDA: “GMO contamination happens”
- Syngenta’s new GM corn another StarLink?
- Illegal GM rice found in Sweden
- Unapproved GM rice found in food supply
- GMOs Detected in Conventional Canola Seed in Maine
GMO CONTAMINATION OF ORGANIC FOODS
- Organic farmers report increasing GMO contamination with corn
- To test or not to test organics for GMOs
- GM sugar beets found in soil mix sold to gardeners
- One man’s battle against GM sugar beets
- Vitamins present GMO challenges for organic industry
- Experts dispute patent on gene-blocking corn
- Organic corn seed tests positive for GMOs
- Does the current organic practice standard adequately address GMO contamination?
- GMO threat increases costs, decreases options for ND organic farmer
- Should organics be tested for GMOs?
- Farmer discovers non-GMO corn feed is really GMO
- Contamination incident shows how GMOs can damage organic industry
- Shipment of organic soybeans tests 20% GMO
- Organic proponents say coexistence won’t work
- Organic rice companies impacted by GM rice contamination
- EU split over labeling of GMO contaminated organic food
- GMOs in agricultural inputs pose risks to organic, non-GMO farms
- Organic certifiers try to address GMOs in organic
- EU parliament member says GMO coexistence is impossible
- Non-Organic Ingredients Provide Pathway for GMOs in Organic Foods
- Biotech critic says contamination could destroy organic foods
- Japanese organic foods test positive for GMOs
GM FOOD HEALTH RISKS
- New report details health and environmental damage from GM soy
- Three approved GM corn varieties found unsafe
- Scientist raises concerns about GM food safety
- Scientist’s book casts skeptical eye on GM foods
- Scientist: GM food safety testing is “woefully inadequate”
- Austrian study finds eating GE corn may reduce fertility
- Transgenic sugar beets increase GMO concerns with yeast
- GM soybeans increasingly used for food
- Mice eat farmer’s non-GM corn, ignore GM
- French study reveals liver and kidney damage from approved GM corn
- Study shows disadvantages of GM foods to human health
- Scientists call for more safety testing of biotechnology products
- What's in the GMO pipeline?-GM food concerns
GM FOOD ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
- Weed expert calls for tax on GM seeds
- GM corn polluting Midwest streams
- Study finds large-scale escape of GM canola in US
- Pests infesting GM cotton fields in China
- Scientist warns of dire consequences with widespread use of glyphosate
- Scientist finding many negative impacts of Roundup Ready GM crops
- Journal article says suppressed study found GM corn killed ladybugs
- Roundup resistant pigweed infesting Southern farms
- Claire Hope Cummings and the Uncertain Peril of genetic engineering
- Prince Charles warns of environmental disaster with GMOs
- Could genetically modified crops be killing bees?
- Study shows GM corn could harm aquatic ecosystems
- Journal says biotech industry must address environmental issues dealing with genetic engineering
- Genetic engineering of food crops to produce drugs raises concerns
GM FOOD LABELING AND REGULATIONS
- Federal Court overturns approval of GM sugar beets
- Plaintiffs 2, Monsanto 1 in Supreme Court decision
- Battle lines drawn at the Supreme Court over GM alfalfa
- Supreme Court to hear GM alfalfa case
- India says No to GM eggplant
- USDA stance on GM alfalfa threatens “fabric of organic industry”
- Judge orders moratorium on sale of GM alfalfa seed
- Court says USDA violated law in approving GE alfalfa
- Adventitious … or just money thrown out the window?
- GM-labeled foods hard to find in EU
- GMO exports must be identified
- US Presses Korea to Loosen Zero Tolerance of GMOs in Organics
- EU tightens GM food labeling requirements
- Is labeling of genetically modified foods possible in one state?
- Legislation introduced in U.S. Congress to label genetically modified foods
- Japan's legislation on labeling of genetically engineered foods
- FDA's new regulations won't allow non-GMO, GMO-free label
GMO NEWS
- Monsanto hired Blackwater firm to gather information on activists
- “Frankensalmon” faces massive opposition
- Scientist jeopardizes career by publishing paper criticizing GM foods
- Global agriculture report says GM crops not a solution
- Expert predicts GM crops will soon be obsolete
- Groups say new GMO rules could allow drugs in food
- GM foods over-hyped as solution to world food crisis
- Sugar beet industry converts to 100% GMO, disallows non-GMO option
- Battle lines drawn over GM sugar beets
- Feeding the world without genetic engineering
- GMO debate turns deadly in Brazil
- New findings render principles underlying genetic engineering obsolete
- Japan implements local control over GM crops
- USDA may approve GM plum
- National Public Radio focuses on 10 years of GMOs
- What's in the genetic engineering pipeline?
- EU official says US government puts corporations over consumers
- Great Britain is key nation in food biotechnology debate
- Biotechnology company to end GM crop testing in Netherlands
NANOTECHNOLOGY
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURE
- King Corn raises disturbing questions about America’s top crop
- Nutrient levels in conventional foods declining
NON-GMO INGREDIENTS
NON-GMO INITIATIVES
- Stonyfield new packaging program funds non-GMO corn production
- US Testing Network aims to revive non-GMO corn seed breeding
- Plant breeders developing many new food crops without GMOs
- ABRANGE fosters non-GMO food production in Brazil
- Suppliers see strong farmer interest in non-GMO soybeans
- Purity Plus™ aims to preserve non-GMO integrity of organic corn seed
- German consumers get “No Genetic Engineering” label for food
- Europe’s largest dairy producer launches “GM-free” TV commercials
- Biotech industry wants to deny consumers non-GMO label option
- Non-GMO labels found on many foods
- Germany to introduce non-GMO labels
- Researchers identify non-GMO, allergy-free soybeans
NON-GMO MARKET NEWS
- 2011 non-GMO and organic grain production contracts
- Survey finds many non-GMO food soybean seed breeding programs
- EU regions call for non-GMO feed, food labels
- 2010 non-GMO and organic grain production contracts
- 2010 non-GMO and organic grain production contracts
- Non-GMO soybean acreage increased by 1 million in 2009
- Monsanto developing non-GMO soybeans for food use
- More US farmers planting non-GMO soybeans this year
- Conference highlights opportunities, challenges of non-GMO market
- 2009 non-GMO and organic grain production contracts
- Non-GMO soybeans offer high yields at lower cost
- Japanese soy sauce manufacturers want US non-GMO soybeans
- Finding non-GMO soybean seed becoming more difficult
- 2nd annual conference on sustainable supply of non-GMO soy
- While many countries starve, agribusiness profits
- Biofuel demand impacting non-GMO and organic production
- European conference aims to create global commodity market for non-GM soy and feed
- 2008 non-GMO and organic grain production contracts
- Conference to focus on global supply of non-GMO soy
- Companies offering 2007 non-GMO and organic grain production contracts
- Companies offering 2007 Non-GMO and Organic Grain Production Contracts
- Flax: small seed with a big story
- Report says major food companies want rBGH-free milk
- Japan’s non-GMO soybean market update
- Non-GM Soy Oil Project Looks to Expand
- 2006 Non-GMO and Organic Grain Production Contracts
- Trading for non-GMO soybean meal soars in Europe
NON-GMO PROJECT
- Food retailers launch first ever national Non-GMO Month
- Non-GMO Project participants say verification is doable
- Ten more companies join the Non-GMO Project
- Whole Foods, nine more companies join the Non-GMO Project
- Companies start enrolling products in non-GMO verification
- Non-GMO verification of organic foods to start
- Draft standard for non-GMO verification introduced
- Grain suppliers express concerns about The Non-GMO Project
- The Non-GMO Project seeking industry input to develop non-GMO standard
- The Non-GMO Project rises to forefront of natural food industry
- The Non-GMO Project Launched in the US and Canada
NON-GMO COMPANY PROFILES
- Jirah Group: From seed to table, taking care of people and the land
- Non-GMO seed bank sprouts in California
- Mountain Rose Herbs creates model of total sustainable business
- Turtle Island Foods offers non-GMO verified Tofurky to a growing market
- eMerge Genetics launches "non-GMO revolution"
- Japanese connection helps Stonebridge succeed in non-GMO market
- New PEI firm aims to capitalize on non-GM soy demand
- Frontier raises the bar on social responsibility
- Farm for Profit aims to create healthier soils, nutritious and non-GMO foods
- Iowa company innovates better way to process non-GMO, organic soy ingredients
- Brazilian family farms aim to supply EU with sustainable, non-GM soy
- German tofu company grows soybeans locally to ensure GMO-free
- Bon Appétit Resurrects ND Dairy to Produce rBGH-free Milk
- Eden Foods' organic soy milk passes the media test for GMOs
- MicroSoy Corporation aims to capitalize on soy milk boom
- Natural Products finds right niche with non-GM soy flour ingredients
- Soja Austria leads Europe in full-fat non-GM soy flour products
NON-GMO INGREDIENTS
- Petitions filed to remove lecithin from National List
- Non-GMO sugar suppliers emerge from controversy over GM beets
- Clarkson pioneers market for organic lecithin
- Organic rules tightening on lecithin
- Demand for non-GMO lecithin remains strong, supplies adequate
- Many non-GM alternatives to high fructose corn syrup are available
- Non-GMO, fluid and de-oiled lecithin available, organic coming
NON-GMO PRODUCT NEWS
- Peanotz soy nuts snack wins 2002 Gold Medal Taste Award
- SoyLife' is more than just soy isoflavones plus protein
- Northland introduces IP PURE® organic low fat soy flour
- Alpro expands UK soy milk range with chocolate flavor
- Devansoy increases capacity for soy milk, soy flour production
ORGANIC / SUSTAINABLE FARMING
- Ag secretary candidate offers new vision for Iowa agriculture
- Agriculture’s next revolution—perennial grain—within sight
- Non-GMO rice growing method takes root worldwide
- Experts debunk calls to allow GMOs in organics
- USDA issues final rule on access to pasture for organic dairy
- Ancient corn offers solution to modern climate challenges
- Vandana Shiva and the sacredness of seed
- Did USDA audits on organic certifiers find fraud or simple mistakes?
- Breeding efforts aim to save non-GMO and organic corn seed
- Dole brings consumers closer to organic banana farms
- New certification system seeks to integrate fair trade and organic practices
- USDA organic report: soybean acreage down, corn acreage up
- Expansion of organic agriculture in Southeast Europe offers new opportunities
- Universities launching organic farming programs
- Helping farmers transition to organic
- New certification programs aim to encourage sustainable farming
- Organic Increasing in Brazil, Peaks in Argentina
- Cotton cooperative reaps rewards with organic production
ORGANIC FARMING AND FOOD BENEFITS
- President’s Cancer Panel: Organic foods reduce environmental risks
- Research shows organic corn, soybean yields can exceed conventional
- British study on organics ignores impact of pesticides
- UK study finds organic milk is more nutritious
- New evidence shows organic is more nutritious
- Organic farming can feed the world, U of M study shows
- Organic farming could help world hunger, improve environment
- Organic farming offers higher profits with challenges
- New study shows organic better for environment
- Organic production lowers costs and improves soil
- Study shows organic foods have less pesticides than conventional
rBGH-FREE MILK NEWS
- Court overturns Ohio law restricting rBGH-free labels on dairy products
- Kansas Governor blocks attempt to restrict rBGH-free labels
- Yoplait going rBGH-free by August
- Monsanto’s plan to dump rBGH called a major milestone
- Battle over rBGH-free labeling continues in US states
- Legal expert says rBGH-free labeling bans infringe on free speech, federal law
- Pennsylvania rescinds law banning rBGH-free labels
- rBGH-free trend sheds light on genetically engineered food
- Monsanto urges FDA to stop “misleading” rBST-free labeling
- Safeway in Northwest goes rBGH-free
- Demand for rBST-free milk surges
- Dairies dump use of GM hormone BST
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