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Herbicide-Resistant ‘Superweeds’ Plaguing Half the Nation’s Farmers

Jill Ettinger — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:29:19 +0000

The use of the harsh, best-selling chemical pesticide, glyphosate—sold as Monsanto's Roundup—is causing the widespread growth of resistant 'superweeds.' Used on genetically modified crops including Monsanto's canola, cotton, corn and soy, which dominate much of the nation's farmland, glyphosate resistant superweeds were first noticed in 2010, spreading out across farms, damaging crops, farm equipment, and requiring the use of increased applications and additional chemicals.

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

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:15:59 +0000

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.

People’s Tribunal Indicts 6 Pesticide Giants for Human Rights Violations

Erin Shaw — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:48 +0000

The Permanent People's Tribunal indicted the Big 6 transnational pesticide companies - BASF, Monsanto, Syngenta, Dow and Bayer - for violating internationally recognized human rights. While the PPT can't enforce legal penalties, the trial could set precedent for future legal actions.

Hawaiian Families Sue Dupont’s Pioneer Over GMO Crop Dust

Erin Shaw — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:36 +0000

Families on the “Garden Isle” of Kauai are suing the Dupont-owned Pioneer seed company for failure to investigate the danger posed by open air testing of genetically modified crops.

New Research Shows Organic Farming as Viable as Conventional

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:43:24 +0000

More good news for organic farming enthusiasts. Despite longstanding opinions that organic farming could not successfully challenge the perceived efficacy or durability of conventional farming, or the big push from Monsanto and other manufacturers of genetically modified seeds that claim to provide higher yield and less dependence on pesticides, the benefits of organic farming are becoming more apparent and desirable.

Seedy Business: Monsanto’s All Up in Your Salad?

Jill Ettinger — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:00:36 +0000

Monsanto, the world's largest seed manufacturer known for its sprawling genetically modified crops such as corn, cotton, soy and canola, is now setting its sights on your salad bowl, with seeds for commonly grown produce items its newest focus.