Tag: food
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Worldwide Honey Bee Collapse: A Lesson in Ecology
We know what is killing the bees. Worldwide Bee Colony Collapse is not as big a mystery as the chemical companies claim. The systemic nature of the problem makes it complex, but not impenetrable. Scientists know that bees are dying from …
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How Did Hepatitis Get into Organic Berries?
The latest example of how even health-conscious eaters are not immune from foodborne illness outbreaks came last week with a recall of organic frozen berries contaminated with Hepatitis A. The products were sold under the brand name of Townsend Farms …
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Appeals Court Binds Monsanto to Promise Not to Sue Organic Farmers
The Organic Seed plaintiffs’ complaint detailed Monsanto’s abusive business and litigation tactics that have put several farmers and independent seed companies out of business. They also detailed …
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Colbert Weighs in on Genetically Engineered Wheat Controversy
Watch as Stephen Colbert uses his all-American tongue-in-cheek intellect to bring attention to the genetically engineered Roundup Ready wheat controversy that resulted in cancelled international trade deals and potential fines for agribusiness biotech …
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Senate to Vote on Farm Bill, Sustainable Agriculture Amendments Ignored
The successful vote to limit debate on the farm bill also severely limits the number and types of amendments to be voted on. Currently, only two more Senate votes are expected on the Senate farm bill …