Genetically modified food

Backers say I-522 on GMO labeling would protect state economy

Bellamy Pailthorp — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:08:15 +0000

Washington voters are in the avant-garde when it comes to policies on recreational marijuana and same-sex marriage. And now a grassroots campaign wants us to lead the country on food labeling.

Backers of legislative initiative 522 say they submitted 100,000 more signatures than needed for a measure that would require companies to clearly mark products containing genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

Insect experts issue 'urgent' warning on using biotech seeds

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:23:39 +0000

For America's agricultural biotech companies, the corn rootworm is threatening to turn into their worst nightmare.

Last year, we reported that a major insect pest, the corn rootworm, had "found a chink in the armor" of genetically engineered crops.

Biotech beets heat up discussion at USDA Hearing in Corvallis

Northwest News Network — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:39:54 +0000

Sugar beet seed is a rare bright spot for struggling grass-seed farmers. Farmer John Reerslev of Junction City says the GMO product provides a safe way to control weeds.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture held a hearing to consider the possible deregulation of biotech sugar beets, developed by agribusiness giant Monsanto.