One week ago, a Mexican judge officially banned all GMO corn in Mexico. This was the direct result of their scientists finding that up to 95% of the wild “maize” (corn) fields in the Mexican States of Oaxaca and Pueblo contain GMO contamination. There are approx. 20,000 varieties of corn grown in Mexico, the raw…
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GMO’s – here we go again with Monsanto, this time it’s our grass
Even though this grass problem started in Oregon, it is not the type that they smoke up there. This is about the grass grown on your lawns and that grows wild in the national parks. In 1997 Scott’s, the large company that brought you Miracle-Gro partnered with Monsanto to create a Roundup ready genetically modified…
Understanding the Differences of Heirloom, Organic, Hybrid & GMO Produce
Those little stickers on fruits and vegetables may tell you a little bit about where your produce comes from, but the seeds that were used to grow it make a difference in the nutrition you’re getting. That’s why it’s so important to understand how your produce was grown and the differences among heirloom, organic, hybrid, and GMO varieties.
Senator Pat Roberts’ GMO Bill passes Senate vote 63-30
The rats in Congress voted for those who were feeding them the biggest piece of cheese. In a surprise to everyone, except the other 62 Senators, Sen. Pat Roberts (R. – Kansas) was successful in getting his latest compromise GMO non-labeling / labeling Bill passed in the Senate on July 7th, by a vote of…
How to Eat Organic on a Tight Budget
Fortunately, it’s entirely possible to eat organic even if you’re on a tight budget. Here are some budget-friendly tips for buying organic foods without breaking the bank.
House fools pass bill prohibiting States from passing GMO-restrictions
The House of Representatives on Thursday 7-23-15, passed legislation that would bar individual states from issuing mandatory labeling laws for foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). We usually try to stay unbiased/apolitical on this blog, not favoring any political party. However this bill called “The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015” (The…
GMOs and Your Pet’s Diet
We’ve all heard the debates about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food, but what about our pets’ food? Are our cats and dogs at risk too? Two of the most common “fillers” in manufactured cat and dog foods are genetically modified corn and soy. Since cats are strict obligate carnivores, corn can cause bladder…
Friday’s Farm Fact – GMO: The Dirtiest Word in Agriculture
GMO might only be three letters, but it’s become the latest dirty word in many people’s vocabulary. GMOs, or genetically modified organisms, have infiltrated much of the food supply in the United States and they’re harder to avoid than you’d think. Genetic engineering has become standard practice on many agricultural farms, meaning that the foods…