GMO News

U.S. GMO crop acreage levels off, but still dominates corn, soybeans, and cotton

Acreage of genetically modified crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton has leveled off but GMO varieties still account for more than 90 percent of the three crops. In 2018, herbicide-tolerant GMO soybeans accounted for 94 percent of all soybeans planted, the same percentage each year since 2014. Ninety-two percent of the corn planted in […]

Research finds consumers have “yucky” attitudes about genetically engineered foods

A new study finds that after more than 20 years of growth in genetic engineering in agriculture, consumers have largely remained skeptical, even to the point of being “grossed out” by the idea. The question of what constitutes “naturalness”—and consumers’ attitudes about it—lies at the heart of Washington University in St. Louis research from lead […]

New research shows risks to insects from Rothamsted’s GMO “fishy” camelina

A camelina plant genetically engineered to produce omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA may reduce the learning ability of bees and other insects. United Kingdom-based Rothamsted Research genetically engineered the oilseed crop to produce the two fatty acids because they are not produced by most plants. Rothamsted’s aim was to establish a plant-based production facility […]

Monsanto stops Bt GMO soybean launch in U.S.

Monsanto has halted indefinitely introduction of Intacta 2 Xtend soybeans to U.S. farmers—a second-generation product boasting multiple genetically modified Bt proteins and tolerance to dicamba. The company cites a “lack of product demand from growers” but entomologists suggested insect resistance is the more probable   reason. First-generation Intacta RR2 PRO soybeans, with their single Bt protein […]

Monsanto name gone but Bayer’s commitment to GMOs and pesticides remains

Bayer and Monsanto are completing their $66 million merger or “marriage made in hell” as activists call it, and Bayer will ditch the Monsanto name. “Bayer will remain the company name,” Bayer said in a statement. “Monsanto will no longer be a company name. The acquired products will retain their brand names and become part […]