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03/04/2019 / By Vicki Batts

GMO scientists think they’ve discovered the “God gene” for plant yields… but could accidentally create a food crop WIPEOUT

Plant geneticists are now saying they’ve uncovered the power of genome editing through a new application of CRISPR technology. The scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory say they have mobilized CRISPR-Cas9 tech to rapidly produce variants of the tomato plant engineered to display three key agricultural traits: fruit size, branching structure and plant shape. All […]

02/28/2019 / By Tracey Watson

It’s time to look at soil health: Synthetic fertilizers, herbicides have taken an enormous toll, with long-term consequences

The thing about soil is that you cannot tell how healthy it is just by looking at it, and it can take years to determine the long-term effects of what you put in to it. For this reason, agrochemical companies have been able to push the use of harmful pesticides and other chemicals for decades […]

02/25/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Sign of the times: Consumer behaviorists find that “naturalness” impacts the success of new products to the food market

According to a study from the ETH (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule) Consumer Behavior group, a product’s success on the food market is primarily defined by whether or not consumers perceive it as natural. The authenticity of the food we consume significantly affects consumer acceptance and perceptions of quality, and a broad-based review study by ETH Professor for Consumer […]

02/21/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Did you know? Cows are the ultimate food recyclers and can help curb herbicide use

Cows might not get all the fanfare that other members of the animal kingdom do, but behind their quiet, unassuming façade rests a very useful power: the ability to recycle food and curb the need for herbicides. Their food recycling ability was pointed out in a recent letter written by Kansas beef producer Brandi Buzzard […]

02/14/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Some of the most popular orange juice brands found to be contaminated with glyphosate weedkiller

Many people think of orange juice as a health food because it comes from fruit. Although it’s undoubtedly better to eat the whole fruit from a nutritional standpoint, drinking orange juice certainly isn’t bad, right? The scary truth is that if you consume one of the many popular brands of orange juice recently found to […]

02/14/2019 / By Ethan Huff

“Determined” French farmer who became disabled following exposure to Monsanto’s “Lasso” weedkiller now suing chemical giant

For more than a decade, French farmer Paul François has been seeking justice against Monsanto, the world’s most evil corporation, over injuries he incurred as a result of using the Missouri-based chemical giant’s “Lasso” weedkiller on his crops. And despite numerous setbacks, he’s still just as “determined” as ever, according to his lawyer, to achieve […]

02/13/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Traditional farming methods in Mexico help keep the maize industry alive

Modern biotech has made a lot of promises when it comes to agriculture, and although those in the industry might claim they have revolutionized it in recent years, the changes haven’t exactly been for the better. In fact, when you take a look at traditional farming methods like those used in Mexico, it’s clear that […]

01/30/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

GMO potato creator says he’s concerned that his work may be negatively impacting human health

Once hailed as an invention that will end world hunger, GMO foods are increasingly being exposed as dangerous and terribly short-sighted, and now the inventor of one popular GMO food is joining the chorus of detractors. While serving as Simplot Plant Sciences’ Director of Research in the early 2000s, Caius Rommens led the development of […]

09/25/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Consumer attitudes toward biotechnology differ depending on whether food is fresh or processed

Genetically modified food is a very controversial subject. More and more people are growing skeptical of its safety and going out of their way to avoid it, while others are less concerned by its risks. What factors play a role in these attitudes? In a study carried out by the University of Florida, Gainesville, researchers […]

09/18/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists explore exotic species of legumes as potential alternative sources for human and animal nutrition

The Vigna genus has generously provided us with a number of nutritious and tasty legumes (including adzuki beans, cowpeas, and mung beans) that have become fairly important food crops in many parts of the world. Tanzanian researchers believe that the remaining non-domesticated members of the large family of legumes are potentially significant sources of human […]

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