Glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup pesticide, is being linked to damaged soil and roots of treated plants, finds 15 years of study, according to a representative from the USDA.

Outspoken consumer advocacy group, The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is urging NPR listeners to take action over accusations that the news agency is acquiescing to Monsanto's influence.

Earlier this week, California's Assembly Health Committee approved a bill requiring all genetically modified fish sold in the state of California to be blatantly labeled as such. The decision comes as a result of the FDA's review of genetically modified salmon, which would be the first-ever GM animal flesh deregulated and commercially sold for human consumption.

In the wake of the controversial unconditional deregulation of Monsanto's genetically modified alfalfa seeds, the USDA has announced plans to allow biotech companies to conduct their own Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) instead of those commissioned by the USDA.

With more than 200,000 U.S. cables in its possession, Wikileaks has released detailed information about America's support of worldwide use of genetically modified (GM) crops.