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China Continues to Reject U.S. GMO Crops, Hurting U.S. Exports

Earlier in 2014 we reported how China had rejected over 1.45 million tons of U.S. corn because it was found to contain a variety of genetically modified corn that is not approved in China. Much of that corn export product went to Brazil instead, as the U.S. continues to lose exports abroad due to its biotech policies of not labeling GMOs. Now, the U.S. is losing another huge export crop from America: hay. China is taking a tough stance on GMO alfalfa, which means the United States loses yet another major export agricultural product to China in hay, a livestock feed.

Michael Pollan and Others Sign Organic Unity Statement Against Monsanto’s GE Alfalfa

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by eatdrinkbetter
Heavy hitters in the food movement signed a unity statement in favor of fighting the USDA’s recent approval of GE alfalfa.
Here is the statement, in full:
In response to the USDA’s full deregulation of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa, the following statement was released by more than 20 groups and individuals […]

China Continues to Reject U.S. GMO Crops, Hurting U.S. Exports

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China Continues to Reject U.S. GMO Crops, Hurting U.S. Exports

Michael Pollan and Others Sign Organic Unity Statement Against Monsanto’s GE Alfalfa

Traditional Agriculture

Michael Pollan and Others Sign Organic Unity Statement Against Monsanto’s GE Alfalfa