Tamar Haspel
Is organic grass-fed beef healthier than grain fed?
Almost always, when I talk to scientists and farmers about food supply issues — whether it’s farm size, organic methods, ...
GMO American chestnut tree unique among GM innovations
It was nearly 400 years ago that the Pilgrims sat down with the Wampanoag to share the feast that is ...
Do patents limit GMO research and farmers choice? Only a little
A 1980 Supreme Court decision that allowed patents to be granted to living things kicked off a controversy. The basic ...
Both small and large farms are needed for ‘optimal’ sustainable farming system
Small farms are inefficient but are more likely to grow healthful foods and might be more environmentally friendly, while large ...
Will consumers accept GM yeast that could save our oceans?
Scientists at DuPont have genetically modified a yeast to produce a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, essential to human health and ...
Most responsible, sustainable agricultural system is hybrid of organic, conventional and GMO
Amy Hepworth, an organic farmer in New York’s Hudson Valley, also believes in the importance of soil health and working ...
Weighing the plusses and minuses of GMO labeling
The most visible and contentious debate in our food supply is undoubtedly over labeling of genetically modified organisms. In the ...
Anti-GMO vs. pro-GMO: Can they agree on anything?
(Summary) Tamar Haspel of the Washington Post spoke to several organizations that had a wide variety of opinions about genetically modified food--from ...
New Washington Post food columnist addresses GMOs, challenges health fears
The debut article for the new Washington Post food column "Unearthed," this narrative begins a critical yet seemingly objective, fact-based ...
Condemning Monsanto with bad science is dumb
The following is an excerpt. Did you see the latest indictment of Monsanto making the rounds? It's a "peer-reviewed" paper ...
