Bayer/Monsanto has petitioned the USDA to approve a new corn seed that has been genetically engineered to survive applications of not just one or two…
Don’t let Monsanto decide if its GMOs are “safe” or not
The USDA is proposing rules that would allow chemical companies such as Dow and Bayer/Monsanto to determine the safety of their own genetically engineered plants. These…
Senate Farm Bill vote coming up quickly – call now!
The Senate will be voting on its version of the Farm Bill this week — and before the final vote, there will be a series of votes on…
Urgent Action Needed on ‘Monsanto Bill’
We were successful in stalling the bad seed & sprays bill for almost a month — but Monsanto and its allies succeeded in moving it forward…
Tell President Obama to Veto the DARK Act!
As you may have heard, the Senate voted last week to approve the Roberts-Stabenow version of the DARK Act. The next step is that it goes…
Key Senators Cave In to Monsanto
Yesterday, Senator Roberts (R-KS) and Senator Stabenow (D-MI) announced a deal to bring Monsanto’s dream bill to the Senate floor. Your Senators will vote as soon…
Action Alert: GMO Labeling Needs Your Help on Capitol Hill
Do you want to be kept in the dark about what you’re eating? Tell Congress to protect your right to know if your food contains GMOs! While…
EPA and USDA Approved Dow’s 2,4-D Resistant Seeds and Pesticide
It’s official. EPA and USDA have both evaluated Dow Chemical’s new line of 2,4-D-resistant seeds, Enlist — and have approved both the seeds and the accompanying…
Transatlantic Free Trade Agreement Could Undermine GMO Labeling
FARFA joined with seventy consumer, farm and food groups, and businesses on a letter urging the Obama Administration not to restrict efforts to label genetically engineered…
USDA signals approval of Dow’s 2,4-D-resistant seeds
But our fight to protect our food system must continue. Last week, USDA announced final plans to give Dow the green light to begin marketing…