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USDA betrays American people, approves Monsanto's new GMOs
2015-02-25 07:39:50| Chemicals - Topix.net
In a sop to biotech and agriculture giant Monsanto, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the company's controversial genetically modified herbicide-resistant strains of soybean and cotton, leaving critics to speculate that the corporate giant's influence within the federal agency won out over legitimate concerns about human and environmental health. The latest approval for a Monsanto-manufactured GMO is "simply the latest example of USDA's allegiance to the biotechnology industry and dependence upon chemical solutions," said Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter, in a statement.
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USDA approves Monsantos new GMO soybeans and cotton seeds
2015-01-16 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
Agrochemicals firm Monsanto has received approval from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its new soybean and cotton seeds that are resistant to a broader range of herbicides.
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USDA approves JR Simplots genetically modified potato
2014-11-10 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Innate Potato, a genetically engineered (GE) variety of potato that is resistant to bruising and claims to provide potential health benefits.
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USDA approves five-fold increase in tomato lycopene limit in RTE meat
2014-09-22 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
Ready to eat (RTE) meat products will now be able to use up to five times more tomato lycopene as a colorant following approval from the US department of agriculture (USDA).
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USDA approves use of GM corn and soybean seeds
2014-09-19 01:00:00| Food Processing Technology
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the use of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds that are resistant to Enlist, a popular weed killer.
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