Bill Gates Supports GMO Development with $25 Million

February 18th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Bill Gates

Furthering his commitment to using biotechnology and genetically modified foods in combating global hunger, Bill Gates has contributed $25 million along with Mexican telecom magnate Carlos Slim, to support the development of new biotech labs at Mexico’s International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.

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Soy Farmer and Monsanto Head to the Supreme Court Over Patent Rights

October 9th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Supreme Court

Monsanto will face farmer Vernon Hugh Bowman in front of the Supreme Court, the justices announced last week, agreeing to hear the dispute brought about by an appeal from Bowman—an Indiana soybean farmer targeted by the biotech industry giant.

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