Rules on GMO crops in Hawaii heads to US appeals court

HONOLULU (AP) — The fight over regulating genetically engineered crops in three Hawaii counties was back in a federal courtroom as some agricultural giants look to protect their farms from bans against modified food. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Honolulu Wednesday on ordinances that seek to regulate or outlaw … Continue reading →

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Tell the FDA what you fear more: Zika, or GMO mosquitoes?

MIAMI (AP) — What are you more afraid of, the Zika virus, or genetically engineered bugs being released in the wild? If you feel strongly about this issue, you have until midnight Friday, May 20th to make your opinion known as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration considers whether to approve an effort to kill … Continue reading →

Ag secretary: Smartphones could tell buyers what’s in food

  WASHINGTON (AP) — In the ever-complicated debate over labeling of genetically modified foods, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offers this idea: Use your smartphone. Vilsack told members of Congress on Wednesday that consumers could just use their phones to scan special bar codes or other symbols on food packages in the grocery store. All sorts … Continue reading →