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Farm Bill Passes Senate, Moves to House

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Farm Bill Passes Senate, Moves to House
Last week the Senate passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, and the House Agricultural Committee will take up their version of the bill on July 11th. From GE foods to SNAP benefits, the Senate debated many critical issues in our food system. For a quick listing of the important provisions that made it… Read more »

Nitrates in Groundwater Pose Health Risk to Rural Farming Communities

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Nitrates in Groundwater Pose Health Risk to Rural Farming Communities
From California Watch, a newly published UC Davis study on nitrate pollution in groundwater draws some grim conclusions. The study examined the sources, impact, costs and potential solutions in five California counties, representing the biggest agricultural producers in the state, and found 10% of the 2.6 million residents of those counties might be drinking nitrate-contaminated… Read more »

Corn Rootworm Evolution Outpacing Monsanto’s GMOs

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Corn Rootworm Evolution Outpacing Monsanto's GMOs
The big-ag behemoth Monsanto looks to have pulled the rug out from under their own feet, as superweeds and pesticide-resistant insects reduce the effectiveness of their genetically modified seeds. New reports show evidence of corn rootworm resistance in several states, while Monsanto denies these claims. If Monsanto really has trouble in their horizon, let’s ensure… Read more »