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Genetically Modified Wheat Resource Center
Genetically Modified Wheat is a Threat to Farmers and the Economy
The U.S. is the world's leading wheat exporter. Many foreign markets have said they will not purchase GM wheat, or any wheat grown in the same region because of the potential of cross -contamination of non-GM crops with GM traits. So far, genetically modified wheat has not been approved in the U.S. for commercial use. We must continue to oppose the theft of a great common resource and protect the sovereignty of independent farmers and our right to safe food.
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October 4, 2012
The Monsanto Co. has nearly tripled the acreage of its permitted field tests for genetically engineered wheat in 2012, bringing the total to 900 acres, according to USDA data. Read more
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May 25, 2012
As scientists at Rothamsted's GM trials plead with activists not to sabotage their work, Michael McCarthy visits the battle field Read more
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January 26, 2012
YAKIMA, Wash. - Some Washington state wheat farmers have thrown their support behind legislation requiring labeling of genetically modified foods, giving food safety advocates fresh hope that lawmakers also will get behind the bill. Read more
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September 1, 2011
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) is hoping to introduce GM within the next decade. Claiming that GM soy and corn have taken acres from wheat growers, NAWG is meeting with millers, bakers, wheat users and growers, industry members... Read more
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May 8, 2011
Wheat is one of the world's primary crops and, in the American landscape, an almost mythical one. But over the past decades, American farmers have turned away from their amber waves of grain. Read more
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April 24, 2011
Biotechnology giant Monsanto has announced plans to start testing genetically modified (GM) wheat, in spite of prior failures to gain acceptance for the technology. Read more
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July 7, 2010
Monsanto Co. and BASF said Wednesday they would develop genetically modified wheat as part of an expanded joint venture.... Read more
Scientific Study
June 3, 2010
Disgusting. Food companies think that all they need to do is add the word "sustainable" to an ad campaign, and consumers will fall for it. Unfortunately, this survey shows that they might. Newsflash everyone: GE CROPS ARE NOT SUSTAINABLE! EVER! Read more
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October 14, 2009
A coalition of U.S. wheat industry leaders said on Wednesday that they were pushing ahead to gain acceptance for genetically modified wheat, despite continued concerns and at least a decade of research and development work ahead. Read more
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September 17, 2009
Introduced more than a decade ago, genetically modified crops are now planted on millions of acres throughout the world. But the fundamental questions about them remain ”” both about their safety and their long-term impact on global food security... Read more
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