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GMO Vegetables: Are They Really That Good?

Genetically engineered food has always had a colorful reputation. GMO food is believed to be the answer which will end world hunger and malnutrition and poverty. But are genetically engineered food really that good? Is there any difference between GMO vegetables and ones grown the good old fashioned way? First of all, there are different [...]

Define Genetic Engineering – Are Scientists Creating Frankenfoods?

According to proponents of genetic engineering, the main idea behind altering a plant or organism’s DNA structure is to develop enhanced strains of fruits and vegetables, which in the end, may help farmers reduce or eliminate the use of chemical-based pesticides and pesticides. Genetic modification helps to make crops and other organisms become more resistant [...]

Why USDA Alfalfa Should Be Regulated

Alfalfa is a popular and commonly-planted plant that’s part of the pea family. It is mainly used as a forage crop in countries like Canada, France, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States. On the outside, it resembles a clover, and features a cluster of little purple [...]

Deregulating GE Alfalfa Will Open Pandora’s Box Of Problems

The US Department of Agriculture has deregulated the use of genetically modified alfalfa – a move that many opposing the use of genetically engineered plants believe will bring more harm to people and the farm environment than good. The GE Alfalfa will be mostly used as hay for cattle. Consumers and health officials are wary, [...]

Arguments Against Alfalfa Roundup Ready Piling Up

Roundup Ready Alfalfa is the popular term used to refer to glyphosate-resistant crops, which has became a staple in the cropping system of the United States over the past couple of decade or so. As the third most popular crop in the US, there is a huge economic value associated with the alfalfa crop, which [...]

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