This move was done in response to Brazil’s approval of genetically-engineered sugarcane using recombinant DNA technology.
Read Article
This move was done in response to Brazil’s approval of genetically-engineered sugarcane using recombinant DNA technology.
Read Article
The USDA has submitted new symbols to the U.S. Patent Office, but these symbols do not have a smiley face or a sun.
Read Article
Led by Jeff Merkley (D-OR), eleven U.S. senators have called for on-packaging GMO labels and that QR codes should not be used as a replacement until there is widespread internet access across the country.
Read Article
In a bid to decrease oversight of gene-edited foods and to placate major seed companies, the USDA has withdrawn a proposal to create badly needed and updated biotech regulations.
Read Article
As part of the new federal GMO-labeling law, a technological study must be completed by July. However, the USDA is rumored to be having trouble securing funds for the study, potentially putting the new law in jeopardy. If this law does get scrapped, I won’t be shedding a tear. This legislation is a disaster. Read my take on it HERE.
Read Article
Funded by the 2014 Farm Bill, the USDA Organic INTEGRITY database has just received a variety of improvements. This article gives a good recap of what is new.
Read Article
