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Monthly news magazine focusing on the risks of genetically modified foods and the trends toward organic, non-GMO, and regenerative foods.

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Rats fed the #geneticallymodified yeast-derived protein soy leghemoglobin – The Impossible Burger’s key ingredient – developed unexplained weight gain and signs of toxicity.
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Mexico's highest court on Oct 13 in a unanimous decision, ruled that cultivation of #GM corn poses a credible threat to their store of native corn biodiversity through uncontrolled cross-pollination, continuing a ban on planting #GMO corn in the country.
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Mexico's highest court on Oct 13 in a unanimous decision, ruled that cultivation of #GM corn poses a credible threat to their store of native corn biodiversity through uncontrolled cross-pollination, continuing a ban on planting #GMO corn in the country.
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Morgan Freeman, the actor, film director and philanthropist has added a new title to his name: Beekeeper. The 81-year-old celebrity decided to convert his 124-acre Mississippi ranch into a bee sanctuary.
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Manufacturing of Impossible Burger starts with #glyphosate -sprayed #GMO soy grown on what was once healthy prairie. Then it's infused with heme molecules produced by patented GMO yeast in high-tech labs for the blood-like upgrade. #Bayer #Monsanto
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“The Trump administration has rescinded an Obama-era ban on the use of pesticides linked to declining bee populations and the cultivation of genetically modified crops in dozens of national wildlife refuges where farming is permitted. ”
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Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii wants popular #Monsanto product #Roundup to be banned after a federal jury dealt a major blow to Monsanto #Bayer , asserting that Roundup played a large role in causing a California man's cancer.
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Mexico's Senate recently passed a federal law to promote and protect native corn or, as locals call it, maize. This law would prevent what they are calling the "intellectual plundering" of indigenous communities by biotechnology companies.
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The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Mexico’s Environment Ministry, has announced that #glyphosate -based #herbicides will be phased out of use in the country by 2024 to protect human health and the environment.
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India's organic farming revolution, overcoming the ruined soils legacy of the Green Revolution. The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is now well on its way to becoming the country's first 100 percent organic farming state
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Morgan Freeman, the actor, film director and philanthropist has added a new title to his name: Beekeeper. The 81-year-old celebrity decided to convert his 124-acre Mississippi ranch into a bee sanctuary.
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A growing number of farmers are focusing on practices to build soil health. Because of those practices, #regenerative farmers find they no longer need the #GMO seeds, and they are also able to slash their use of chemical #pesticides and fertilizers.
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Impossible Foods should really be called Impossible Patents. It’s not food; it’s software, intellectual property — 14 patents, in fact, in each bite of Impossible Burger with over 100 additional patents pending for animal proxies from chicken to fish.
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#Glyphosate & the glyphosate-based #herbicide #Roundup disrupt the gut microbiome by the same mechanism by which the chemical acts as a #weedkiller . These effects happen at low doses claimed to be safe, a Jan 2021 study has found. #Bayer #Monsanto
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A true hero: Leydy Pech, a Mayan #beekeeper who led a coalition that stopped #Monsanto from planting #geneticallymodified crops in 7 states in southern Mexico, was recently awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize. #Bayer
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A study has found that #organic apples have much higher levels of beneficial bacteria than conventional apples. Organic apples contain a significantly greater variety of “good” bacteria—like Lactobacillus, a probiotic with health benefits for humans.
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After 2,000 years, these seeds have finally sprouted! Six date seeds as old as the Dead Sea Scrolls are now flourishing as trees on a kibbutz.
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#Organic grain and food industries are thriving while conventional food sectors are struggling.
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Good news! Supreme of Mexico maintains ban on planting GMO corn in the country
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A growing number of farmers are focusing on practices to build soil health. Because of those practices, regenerative farmers find they no longer need #GMO seeds & they are also able to slash their use of chemical #pesticides and fertilizers.
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Iroquois white corn was a staple of the Iroquois diet for over a thousand years. Reviving the cultivation of this indigenous, #nonGMO corn strengthens food sovereignty while supporting sustainable agricultural & cultural identity for the tribe.
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Rick Clark, a no-till #organic farmer from Indiana, is encouraging farmers to move away from synthetic #pesticides .
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Almost two-thirds of Sri Lanka's farmers are supportive of the government’s vision to move the country into organic agriculture,
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Italy will be transformed into an "organic country" by adopting the farming policy of Sikkim, Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said quoting a communication received from Rome.
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A true hero: Leydy Pech, a Mayan #beekeeper who led a coalition that stopped #Monsanto from planting #geneticallymodified crops in 7 states in southern Mexico, was recently awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize. #Bayer
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Denmark’s government is planning to spend a billion on organic farming.
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I’ve been a farmworker all my life. Here’s why you should buy organic food #organic
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Holland covers hundreds of bus stops with plants as gift to honeybees
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Rick Clark is a clear example of a regenerative farmer: He's developed a system for building soil health, while producing profitable cash crops. His farm offers a practical, proven example of how regenerative farming methods can transform agriculture.
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Another #GMO myth debunked: GMO crops reduce #pesticide use. No they don't. The fact is U.S. farmers now use MORE THAN TWICE AS MUCH #HERBICIDE to grow soybeans as they did before GMO #Roundup Ready crops were introduced. #Bayer #Monsanto
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Good news! Italy wages war on lab-grown food in drive to protect tradition
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Rick Clark, a no-till #organic farmer from Indiana, is encouraging farmers to move away from synthetic #pesticides .
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2 studies published in the journal Scientific Reports cast doubts on the safety of GMO foods & glyphosate.
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“But to actually secure a viable future for farmers, we must abandon the Green Revolution paradigm and adopt agroecological, diverse, decentralized and just agrarian and food systems.”
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How #organic farming has changed Maine for the better.
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More U.S. farmers are growing cover crops to build soil health, prevent soil erosion & reduce the need for chemical fertilizers & #pesticides . In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Midwest farmers are also planting vegetable cover crops to provide food.
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These companies are offering contracts to farmers to grow #organic and #nonGMO grains this year.
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Decades of chemical farming left David Crutchley's soil appearing "somehow dead". So he ditched the chemicals in favor of #regenerative agriculture practices.
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Key West just banned the herbicide that is costing Monsanto big bucks at jury trials #glyphosate
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Good news: Italy has introduced new legislation to promote #organic production.
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Good news! In 2017, more than 17,000 farms across the U.S. were certified organic, a 13% increase over 2016.
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A true hero: Leydy Pech, a Mayan #beekeeper who led a coalition that stopped #Monsanto from planting #geneticallymodified crops in 7 states in southern Mexico, was recently awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize. #Bayer
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Good news: In the West African country of Togo, it is now prohibited to ‘import, market or use #glyphosate and any product containing it‘. #Bayer #Monsanto
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Tell Whole Foods to stop selling GMO sweetcorn.
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Here's a list of crops where #glyphosate is applied. #GMO crops, #nonorganic oats, wheat, etc are sprayed 3 days before harvest to dry the crop, a process called desiccation, resulting in the highest levels found in food. #Bayer #Monsanto
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A powerful woman doing great things: In quest of equitable distribution of biological resources, conservation of native varieties, farmer rights, eco-centrism and agricultural sustainability, the name Vandana Shiva is a golden echo.
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For the $55 billion #geneticallymodified seed industry, the news hasn’t been good. The great “successes” of Bt corn and cotton seeds are turning to failure as insects like corn rootworms and cotton bollworms are developing resistance to the #GMO crops.
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Good news! More than 17,000 farms across the U.S. are now certified organic, a 13% increase over 2016.
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Synthetic biology products entering the market unregulated, unlabeled—and even with #nonGMO claims.
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Two recent studies have found that #organic farming helps to increase populations of birds and honeybees.
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Days are numbered for pre-harvest use of #glyphosate . W/major food & grain companies cracking down on spraying glyphosate on crops like wheat, oats & edible beans prior to harvest, the controversial practice may be phased out completely. #Bayer #Monsanto
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The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Mexico’s Environment Ministry, has announced that #glyphosate -based #herbicides will be phased out of use in the country by 2024 to protect human health and the environment.
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Regenerative farmers ditch GMO seeds in favor of non-GMO. They say they don’t need GMO traits and can build soil health, reduce inputs, increase biodiversity, and earn premium markets growing non-GMO
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“If you buy #organic food, you make sure the land is used less intensively,” Prof Axel Hochkirch said. “There are a lot of studies that show organic farming is better for insects than intensive farming. It is quite logical.”
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Rick Clark, a no-till #organic farmer from Indiana, recently encouraged a group of farmers at a field day to move away from synthetic #pesticides .
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From pesticides to organic farming, how one farm made the switch "If I had to guess, we've seen about a 50% increase in gross revenue since going organic," said Scott Myers.
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These 4 books uncover the truth about glyphosate, Monsanto's deadly record, and the urgent need for more responsible science.
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Mexico’s farmers are optimistic that new president Andrés Manuel López Obrador will withdraw Mexican government support for genetically modified corn.
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Opinion: Software to swallow—Impossible Foods should be called Impossible Patents. Intellectual property model of food maintains harmful reliance on #GMO grains, detracts from #regenerative agriculture, hastens soil loss.
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Eating an #organic diet rapidly and significantly reduces exposure to #glyphosate —the world's most widely-used #weedkiller , which has been linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other harmful impacts, according to an Oct 2020 study. #Bayer #Monsanto
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A growing number of food companies, particularly smaller brands, are connecting with regenerative farmers to produce high-quality, nutrient-dense foods, while helping to build markets for regenerative crops and supporting the farmers.
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Good news! More than 17,000 farms across the U.S. are now certified organic, a 13% increase over 2016.
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A growing number of farmers are focusing on practices to build soil health. Because of those practices, #regenerative farmers find they no longer need the #GMO seeds, and they are also able to slash their use of chemical #pesticides and fertilizers.
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These Nagaland school kids grow their own organic mid-day meals and inspire their whole village.
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A true hero: Leydy Pech, a Mayan #beekeeper who led a coalition that stopped #Monsanto from planting #geneticallymodified crops in 7 states in southern Mexico, was recently awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize. #Bayer
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Organic farmers Dela Ends and Charlie Johnson discuss glyphosate and dicamba herbicide drift damage to their farms. “This is trespass and vandalism, no doubt about it.” @MOSESConference
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When asked why more farmers don’t move toward holistic farming practices, Jensen said, “You know who’s educating us? Monsanto spends a billion dollars a year educating us. Bayer spends a tremendous amount. That��s where our education comes from.”
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#Glyphosate & the glyphosate-based #herbicide #Roundup disrupt the gut microbiome by the same mechanism by which the chemical acts as a #weedkiller . These effects happen at low doses claimed to be safe, a Jan 2021 study has found. #Bayer #Monsanto
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More people are choosing rare “ancient” grains for their gluten-free, #organic & #nonGMO advantages.
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Farmers use #glyphosate on crops such as wheat, oats, edible beans, and other crops right before harvest. #Bayer #Monsanto
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Want to avoid #GMO “Arctic” apples? Buy #organic or the Opal, the first #NonGMO Project Verified apple.
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Journalist at small town Iowa newspaper wins Pulitzer Prize for taking on Big Ag, Monsanto. #hero .
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Approximately 90% of the total biomass used to create these synthetic biology products ends up as waste and has to be “deactivated.” How? Where will billions of tons of this potentially deadly toxic waste be stored? To be determined, apparently.
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“Organic has a lower carbon footprint,” said Sonja Brodt, deputy director at the University of CA SARE Program. “Organic farming uses nonsynthetic nitrogen generated from #organic materials like animal manure & crop residues.”
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A growing number of food companies, particularly smaller brands, are connecting with regenerative farmers to produce high-quality, nutrient-dense foods, while helping to build markets for regenerative crops and supporting the farmers.
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India’s leading organic exporter works to boost the country’s #organic farmers out of poverty.
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The following companies are offering contracts to farmers to grow #nonGMO and #organic grains in 2023.
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A Midwestern farmers' network is trying to save our soils, one field at a time.
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