The Hidden Prices We Pay for Genetically Modified Seeds
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto can control how farmers use its genetically-modified soybean seeds. Here's why those little beans are a big deal to you.
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Whole Foods' GMO Labels Are About to Change Grocery Shopping
Whole Foods is giving its suppliers five years to clearly label all products containing GMO-ingredients. And where Whole Foods leads, the grocery industry will likely follow.
The 2 Words the Food Industry Spent $45 Million to Avoid Using
California's Prop 37, which would have introduced labeling rules for foods containing genetically modified organisms, failed last week, largely because of a huge and misleading ad campaign funded by agriculture and food companies. So why are they so loath to talk about genetic engineering?
The Secret the Food Industry Is Spending Millions to Keep
Big Agriculture and food companies are shelling out gobs of cash ahead of November's election to convince Californians to vote against a proposed law that would require businesses to label products that contain genetically modified organisms. Here's why:
Ethanol, the Next Generation: Corn Is Out, Cellulose Is In
It has become clear to politicians and scientists that corn-based ethanol isn't the solution for creating a home-grown fuel source. Enter "cellulosic ethanol," made from wood chips, weeds or algae. Could it be the fuel of the future?
How to Profit From Soaring Food Demand
If you've been to a supermarket lately, you've probably noticed that food prices are soaring. And that spells an opportunity for investors. Asset-management expert John Stephenson offers tips for small investors aiming to tap into the agricultural market.
The FDA's Fish Fight Over Salmon Labeling
As the FDA considers the first genetically modified animal for human consumption, many in the seafood industry advocate for warning labels. But the biotech industry insists the fish are biologically identical to other Atlantic salmon.
