Rootworms Developing Cross-Resistance to Various GMO Crops & PesticidesNovember 19th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Pesticide-resistant rootworms that have recently become a problem for Midwest farms growing Monsanto’s genetically modified corn are now showing tolerance to Syngenta’s GMO corn and chemicals as well, cites new research. Read More:Rootworms Developing Cross-Resistance to Various GMO Crops & PesticidesSyngenta Launches Pro-Pesticide Propaganda WebsiteSeptember 9th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Swiss biotech corporation, Syngenta, has launched a campaign promoting the safety of atrazine, the controversial chemical herbicide targeted in the recent documentary “Last Call at the Oasis.” Read More:Syngenta Launches Pro-Pesticide Propaganda WebsiteDOA: Cows Fed GMO Corn Died, Syngenta Faces Criminal ChargesJune 21st, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
What’s being called “mysterious cattle deaths” in Hesse, Germany, has led to criminal charges filed against Switzerland-based multinational biotech company, Syngenta, for allegedly covering up animals’ deaths recorded in trials that resulted from the ingestion of the company’s genetically modified Bt176 corn variety. Read More:DOA: Cows Fed GMO Corn Died, Syngenta Faces Criminal ChargesMysterious Bee Deaths Lead France to Ban Syngenta PesticideJune 11th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
In efforts to reduce the spread of Colony Collapse Disorder—the mysterious worldwide disappearance of bees leading to the failure of hives and the important pollination function bees play in agriculture—France has announced it will ban the Cruiser OSR pesticide made by Swiss chemical company, Syngenta. Read More:Mysterious Bee Deaths Lead France to Ban Syngenta PesticideNew GMO Corn Variety for Ethanol Production Gets USDA ApprovalFebruary 14th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger
A genetically modified (GM) corn variety developed exclusively for ethanol use in fuel was approved last week by Agriculture Secretary, Tom Vilsack, amidst a chorus of food manufacturers concerned the biotech corn will contaminate non-GMO crops. Read More:New GMO Corn Variety for Ethanol Production Gets USDA Approval |
