Andrew Kimbrell
Plight of the monarch: Threatened by more than the loss of milkweed food supply
Anti-GMO critics often blame the herbicide glyphosate for monarch butterfly population declines, as it kills the insect's habitat--weeds. But a ...
Opinion: Activists—not biotech companies—responsible for public backlash against GMOs
Biotech companies like Monsanto are often blamed for not doing enough to combat consumer skepticism of GM foods. But anti-GMO ...
Federal judge rules EPA did not consider potential impact of neonicotinoids on insects besides bees
A Minnesota beekeeper has won a round against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a protracted lawsuit over a ...
‘Shockumentary’: How to spot fear-based movies about food and farming
It seems as though every year a food “shockumentary” comes out (GMO OMG, Forks Over Knives, Food Inc etc). I’ve ...
Worst 10 list: Advocacy groups that put ideology ahead of science on food and farming issues
Which organizations promote ideology over science in the debate over crop biotechnology? The list includes some of the most well-known ...
Viewpoint: Will genetically engineered animals finally bring home the bacon?
This article originally ran at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. It’s unusual for an ...
Lobbying and big spending on GMO and pesticide issues escalate in Hawaii
The battle over genetically modified crops is turning into one of the most expensive political debates in Hawaii's history. Hawaii News ...
Environmental activists sue EPA in challenge of approved Monsanto glyphosate-dicamaba Xtend herbicide mix
Environmental groups sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on January 27th in attempt to force the agency to take another look ...
Addressing all farmers’ challenges: Taking ideology out of the glyphosate and ‘superweed’ debate
Hardy weeds that develop from continued use of a limited control system are problems for all farmers. This is not ...
Opinion: Organic tail wagging farming dog in Washington while sustainability, consumers suffer
Organic activists have held sway in Washington for years now, although the percentage of farms under organic standards remains tiny--just ...
Environmental groups to sue FDA over plan to release Zika-fighting GMO mosquitoes
A coalition of environmental groups is threatening to sue the federal government over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration greenlighting ...
Hawaii counties cannot impose local safety bans on GMOs and pesticides, federal court rules
Monsanto, Syngenta and other seed companies that farm in Hawaii won a significant victory after a federal appeals court ruled ...
How to save Monarch butterflies? Banning glyphosate and planting milkweeds won’t help
According to activists, the decline of the Monarch butterfly population is primarily due to the over application of the popular ...
Calyxt’s bruise-resistant, non-browning GMO potato cleared for sale
The [USDA] has advised the potato’s developer, Calyxt, the cultivar is not a “regulated article” under federal law because it doesn’t ...
Buzz Kill: How the Sierra Club uses scare tactics about bee health and twists the science to raise money
The Sierra Club, once venerated for its problem-solving approach to environmental issues, has become a shrill campaigner against many modern ...
GMO myth busting: Behold the dandelion, the weed with farm busting superpowers
What does it mean to say that weeds are developing a "resistance" to glyphosate or another pesticide? Is this related ...
Frustrated Floridian has had it–Satirical rebuke of activists blocking GMO mosquitoes
A goddamned mosquito just bit me on my face in my own house because I live in Florida and it’s ...
Viewpoint: Economist Adam Smith knew a creep when he saw one
This article originally appeared at Forbes and has been republished here with the author's permission. “It is remarkable to see ...
Native American tribe joins lawsuit challenging FDA approval of GMO salmon
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. A Native American tribe ...
Pro-GMO advocates capitulate to support GMO label law: Is this science’s Munich agreement?
Is the GMO labeling bill, which was just passed by both houses of Congress, a loss for advocates of biotechnology ...
Patagonia’s film about sustainable food avoids discussion of GMO solutions
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Outdoor gear giant Patagonia ...
Why do we regulate GMOs like chemicals, not living things?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. . . . ...
Organic farmer, advocate says ‘Smart’ GMO labels not enough
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. . . . ...
Bipartisan Senate GMO labeling agreement under attack from activists
A bipartisan compromise on GMO labeling has been reached in the Senate. But the bill is still far from being ...
Distant effects: Anti-GMO activism in Hawaii threatens agriculture on mainland
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. The Aloha State’s largest ...
GMOs not natural? FDA ponders science, public perceptions in evaluating label revision
The FDA is reviewing the definition of 'natural' as it pertains to food. Should it include foods made with genetic ...
Organic farming groups at odds over compost contaminated with pesticides
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. A rift has developed ...
