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The conclusion of a provocative, March 2017 commentary in JAMA Pediatrics is short and to the point – “…processed food is an experiment that failed.” The author, Dr. Robert Lustig, is a pediatric endocrinologist at U.C. San Francisco. He has carried out multiple studies on the impact of diet on children’s growth, development, and metabolic diseases. […]
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By Lynn Clarkson, Chairman of Clarkson Grain Note to Readers – Lynn Clarkson sent the following message, or one very similar to it, to a number of individuals in the Trump Administration, or influential with key players in the Administration. He agreed to share his message with the broader community. So, please enjoy and share […]
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Farmers are bracing for a rough season contending with the spread of glyphosate-resistant weeds throughout the Heartland. The collapsing efficacy of genetically engineered (GE), herbicide-resistant (HR) technology coincides with a serious downturn in corn, soybean, and cotton prices. Rising costs for GE-HR seed, the need to markedly intensify herbicide use (driving production costs higher), and […]
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These interactive tools access and analyze data within the DRI Analytical System to report food/pesticide combination DRI values based on selection criteria chosen by the user. The system allows users access to hundreds of thousands of pesticide residue values, and can produces thousands of tables depending on the selection criteria chosen. Follow these links for […]
Virtually all Americans who enjoy at least a few servings of fresh fruits and vegetables are exposed on a daily basis to one to four residues of neonicotinoid (nicotinyl for short) insecticides. That’s why they are in me and you most every day, except of course for the days we purchase and consume organic produce. […]
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The February 2017 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives contains an important open access research paper on the human health effects of neonicotinoid insecticides (nicotinyls for short). The work was carried out by a team led by Dr. Melissa Perry of George Washington University. The issue also includes an accompanying news report by Nate Seltenrich. Dr. […]
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A tipping point for the ages occurred in 2016 with the election of Donald Trump. Such dramatic changes almost always reflect deep and strong undercurrents that have built up over time. Several are unfolding now in the food and agricultural arena. I spent the first week of 2017 in the U.K., meeting with colleagues at […]
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The State of Arkansas is not known as a hot bed of aggressive action to limit pesticide use and risks. But last season illegal spraying of dicamba on Monsanto’s new genetically engineered Xtend soybeans in this and neighboring states led to lawsuits, EPA warrants being served and even the fatal shooting of an Arkansas farmer. This […]
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Historical Documents “Monsanto’s modified soya beans are cracking up in the heat,” New Scientist, 1999 “Yield Potential and Response of Roundup Ready Soybean Varieties to Raptor or Pursuit Herbicides,” Kansas State University, 1998 “Performance of Transgenetic Soybeans- Northern US,” University of Wisconsin – Madison, 1998 Technical Paper by Dr. Benbrook on GE traits in midwestern corn […]
General Impacts of Biotech Organic vs. Conventional See also: Global Food Security Organic Farming Systems Soil Health Ag Biotech Nutrient Decline General “Is There a Yield Penalty with Continuous Corn?” from Corn and Soybean Digest, 2013 2013 paper in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, “Sustainability and innovation in staple crop production in the Midwest” “Identifying Factors […]