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Old 01-13-2012, 12:32 PM
 
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I think there are some...but for the most part many diary farmers are no longer partcipating.

In early 2004, Monsanto announced that it was reducing rBGH sales by half. Farmers and others asked, "What's gone wrong with Monsanto's rBGH?"The New York Times reported: "A Monsanto spokeswoman, Janice Armstrong, said the cutback came after a Food and Drug Administration inspection in November [2003] of the factory at which the product was made. The F.D.A. found that more batches of hormone than expected were failing the factory's quality control tests, she said. Although those batches were not sold, Ms. Armstrong said, the factory ... must make changes to correct the problems, cutting into output."

From the website---

SOURCE WATCH



Safeway milk free of bovine hormone". Seattle Post-Intelligencer (via AP). 2007-01-22. http://www.seattlepi.com/business/300596_safeway22.html. Retrieved 2008-04-04. <LI id=cite_note-north2007-3>^ a b c North, R (2007-01-10). "Safeway & Chipotle Chains Dropping Milk & Dairy Derived from Monsanto's Bovine Growth Hormone". Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_3773.cfm. Retrieved 2008-01-29. <LI id=cite_note-Kroger-4>^

"Kroger to complete transition to certified rBST-free milk by early 2008 (press release)". Kroger. 2007. http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_pressreleases_08012007.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-29.

"Statement and Q&A-Starbucks Completes its Conversion – All U.S. Company-Operated Stores Use Dairy Sourced Without the Use of rBGH". Starbucks Corporation. http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=819. Retrieved 2008-04-04.
Also an article stating 1/3 of the cows are or have been injected..

Are you consuming Monsanto’s genetically engineered growth hormone known as rBGH? The synthetic hormone is created using molecules and DNA sequences that are a result of molecular cloning, which has been linked to breast and gastrointestinal cancer. Unfortunately, it is estimated that around 1/3 of cows in the United States are injected with this synthetic hormone, which means that you have most likely been highly exposed to rBGH if you live in the U.S. or have eaten U.S. dairy products.

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Old 01-13-2012, 12:36 PM
 
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Just when you thought GMOs just might be yummy--

Seems Monsato isn't ready to admit Agent Orange (yes the same stuff used in jungle defoilage and a major carcinogen) is actually dangerous.

Monsanto is asking for clearence to use AGENT ORANGE on our food...

From the article:

At the very same time, the Dow Chemical Company is seeking government deregulation of a new genetically-modified (GM) variety of corn resistant to 2,4-D, the other half of Agent Orange.

Learn more: Class action lawsuit against Monsanto for Agent Orange pollution while Dow seeks deregulation for Agent Orange resistant corn



You know, it really is time for states to nullify that which the federal regulatory agencies may allow when it comes to agriculture and many other things. I truly think this would be one way to cut Monsanto off at the knees.
 
Old 01-13-2012, 01:48 PM
 
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do states have the right to do this? i imagine they do. I could see Vermont banning GMOs or at least requiring labeling but you would really be causing havoc on grocers and consumersi think.
 
Old 02-04-2012, 05:53 PM
 
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Default A guide to avoiding GMOs by state

The reality today is that buying ORGANIC is about the only way to avoid GMOs.

Here is a link to a state by state listing by zip code to identifying ORGANIC foods and environmentaly friendly services from pet care to house cleaning.

Organic Consumers Association
 
Old 02-06-2012, 10:26 AM
 
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You have bananas today due to GM. I don't care for Monsanto's focus, which seems to use GM to enhance sales of their chemicals, but many GM produces better plants that ultimately use less chemicals. GM is a tool, neither good nor bad. Application is the key.
 
Old 02-06-2012, 10:57 AM
 
Location: Bend Or.
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The reality today is that buying ORGANIC is about the only way to avoid GMOs.

Here is a link to a state by state listing by zip code to identifying ORGANIC foods and environmentaly friendly services from pet care to house cleaning.

Organic Consumers Association
These is misleading information. They do not list all available organic products or suppliers. I am not sure how they obtain their list whether it be by paid subscription or not.

I know several top notch organic companies not listed.
 
Old 02-06-2012, 09:17 PM
 
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These is misleading information. They do not list all available organic products or suppliers. I am not sure how they obtain their list whether it be by paid subscription or not.

I know several top notch organic companies not listed.

No claims made that it is an ALL INCLUSIVE list...is it misleading to have left some out? Just because some are not listed, it doers not negate the information.



As for GMs being a matterof application---

Seems sometimes the "application" just doesn't justify the end results...

Monsanto’s genetically-modified seed program for herbicide resistance appears to be spinning out of control. This was a predictable and inevitable outcome of a cash and hubris-rich chemical company wandering into the field of biology, of which they blithely overlooked the basic principles that guaranteed that it was only a matter of time before resistant varieties would begin to evolve continuously. Now, with everything to lose, they are locked in a desperate battle to save the billions they have invested, literally throwing all caution to the wind, while we, as consumers, unless we scrupulously buy organic, have no choice but to eat the fruit of their desperate experiments.

READ MORE HERE

Monsanto's Foray into GMOs
 
Old 02-07-2012, 06:45 AM
 
Location: Nebraska
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It is one thing to cross bananas with other bananas to get better bananas. You're still talking about bananas.
It is another thing entirely to insert genetic DNA of fish or other animals, or to alter the DNA of plants to contain poison.
Those who are ignorant of the difference deserve exactly what they get.

Crossing a german shepherd's DNA with a human's DNA, or inserting poisons in a Rottie's DNA so that his bite is poisonous, is an ultimately deadly road of poor crosses and poor results. Any breeder of dogs or cattle will tell you that when you introduce even genetics of the same species, there are a lot of errors and 'culls' that are reproduced, as well as a few cute puppies and cows that give more milk. Just because a few 'mutts' turn out OK does not mean that many are not born and have to be destroyed, or develop undesireable traits. Monsanto is not culling (cutting out and destroying) its errors - instead they are producing as many as they can, for profit and to control the market. They are irresponsible 'breeders'.

There must be a LOT of people who failed HS biology, because it "wasn't interesting". The fact that one has to explain this to them, over and over again, seems to make that a logical conclusion. And Monsanto is counting on the greed (Ooooh, look! cheap tomatoes!") and ignorance of the gen pop to enhance their profits.
 
Old 02-07-2012, 09:37 AM
 
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It is one thing to cross bananas with other bananas to get better bananas. You're still talking about bananas.
It is another thing entirely to insert genetic DNA of fish or other animals, or to alter the DNA of plants to contain poison.
Those who are ignorant of the difference deserve exactly what they get.
LOL No the banana's are not hybrids, they are genetically modified to "poison" banana fungus.

The Genetic modifications of salmon (probably what you're talking about) involves inserting genes from one edible fish into another. The new species required FDA approval.

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Crossing a german shepherd's DNA with a human's DNA, or inserting poisons in a Rottie's DNA so that his bite is poisonous, is an ultimately deadly road of poor crosses and poor results.
Cool except nobody is even talking about breeding venomous German Shepard, but if they try they should be stopped. How about "golden rice" to solve vitamin A deficiency in third world countries. Or are we better just to allow 1/2 million children to die each year eating "organic" but vitamin deficient rice?


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There must be a LOT of people who failed HS biology, because it "wasn't interesting". The fact that one has to explain this to them, over and over again, seems to make that a logical conclusion. And Monsanto is counting on the greed (Ooooh, look! cheap tomatoes!") and ignorance of the gen pop to enhance their profits.
You might check with your HS biology teacher. Time for a refresher course.
 
Old 02-07-2012, 10:47 AM
 
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LOL No the banana's are not hybrids, they are genetically modified to "poison" banana fungus.

The Genetic modifications of salmon (probably what you're talking about) involves inserting genes from one edible fish into another. The new species required FDA approval.

Cool except nobody is even talking about breeding venomous German Shepard, but if they try they should be stopped. How about "golden rice" to solve vitamin A deficiency in third world countries. Or are we better just to allow 1/2 million children to die each year eating "organic" but vitamin deficient rice?


You might check with your HS biology teacher. Time for a refresher course.

Referring to FROG DNA being forced into a TOMATOE to make the skin more durable. At on point, a Monsanto tomato could BOUNCE like a rubber ball.

They have created a GM mosquito that dies within a few hours and is sterile. At least 50% of the mosquitos are sterile. What are the consequences if this FAILS and other mosquitos acquire the trait? The ecosysytem tail spins if we lose ONE link in the chain.


Do you remember you gentics class? ANIMAL DNA + VEGGIE DNA does not equal HYBIRIZATION.

Who is making vitam improved GMOs?
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