Free Talk Live - GMO

Monsanto weedkiller/GM maize implicated in shocking new cancer study

iambinarymind — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:45:39 +0000

The world’s best-selling weedkiller, and a genetically modified maize resistant to it, can cause tumours, multiple organ damage and lead to premature death, new research published today reveals.

GM grass linked to Texas cattle deaths

PC Harris — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:28:47 +0000

Three weeks ago, the cattle had just been turned out to enjoy the fresh grass, when something went terribly wrong.

"When our trainer first heard the bellowing, he thought our pregnant heifer may be having a calf or something," said Abel. "But when he got down here, virtually all of the steers and heifers were on the ground. Some were already dead, and the others were already in convulsions."

Within hours, 15 of the 18 cattle were dead.

Study shows GM crops 'can cause liver and kidney damage'

PC Harris — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:47:49 +0000

"According to the research, animals fed on three strains of genetically modified maize created by the U.S. biotech firm Monsanto suffered signs of organ damage after just three months. The findings only came to light after Monsanto was forced to publish its raw data on safety tests by anti-GM campaigners."

Monsanto threatens to sue the entire state of Vermont

TheAllen4 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:03:57 +0000

Lawmakers in Vermont are looking to regulate food labels so customers can know which products are made from genetically modified crops, but agricultural giants Monsanto say they will sue if the state follows through.

Monsanto is going mad over the proposal, however, which would also make them unable to label their productions as “natural,” “naturally made,” “naturally grown” or “all natural,” if, in fact, they are not. For the corporation, it would seem that moving products and making money is much more of a worthwhile venture than telling its customers what exactly they are consuming.

Genetically-Manipulated 'Panda Cow' Born, May Sell for $30,000

andrew.valish — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:15:26 +0000

Farmer Chris Jensen creates a miniature panda cow resulting from genetic manipulation. A white belt encircles the animal's midsection, and the cow has a white face with black ovals around the eyes, giving it a panda-like appearance. The mini-cattle are bred solely as pets. Jessen says panda calves can sell for $30,000.

Percy Schmeiser vs Monsanto: The Story of a Canadian Farmer’s...

iambinarymind — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:37:27 +0000

Gathered here in Bonn this week are some eighty Right Livelihood Award laureates, including the Canadian farmer Percy Schmeiser, who has battled the biotech giant Monsanto for years. When Monsanto seeds blew into Schmeiser’s property, Monsanto accused him of illegally planting their crops and took him to court. Ultimately his case landed in the Canadian Supreme Court. He was awarded the Right Livelihood Award in 1997 for fighting to defend the rights of farmers and the future of seeds.