• The fight against genetically modified crops continues Wednesday as peasant leaders embark on a hunger strike and sit-in in Mexico City demanding their country be gmo-free, and slamming the economic model that favors multinational corporations over food sovereignty. (commondreams.org)
  • The Russian ban is the latest blow to Monsanto, a company desperately clinging to the myth that its genetically modified crops are 'no different' than traditional crops and therefore long-term safety testing is completely unnecessary. (bibliotecapleyades.net)
  • And we can't forget that Bt-corn and other transgenic crops have a huge potential for reducing pesticide use and increasing yields. (cornell.edu)
  • The researchers have tested their system only with corn, so far, but the software probably could be adapted for other row crops. (usda.gov)
  • 1/4/2016 - Yet another case against GM crops and their ineffectiveness has surfaced, this time in the instance of rootworms that have been found to be resistant to GM corn. (naturalnews.com)
  • 2/26/2014 - It has been 10 years since the Philippine government approved the country's first genetically modified (GM) crops for commercial cultivation, and its farmers are now far worse off becauseo f it. (naturalnews.com)
  • Russia is a net exporter of grain, so the actual impact of their temporary suspension, if any, is likely to be small," the spokesman said in a statement.Meanwhile, France announced it will uphold the ban on genetically modified crops in the country. (rt.com)
  • Cotton, corn, and soybeans are the main GE crops grown in the United States. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Robert's American Gourmet Food, Inc expanded its product recall on July 2, 2007 to include all lots and sizes of Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks due to the company's concern that Veggie Booty and Super Veggie Tings share ingredients that could be contaminated.Persons should discard any bags of either product in their possession. (cdc.gov)
  • Has Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks been associated with illness? (cdc.gov)
  • CDC is not aware of any human illness associated with Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks. (cdc.gov)
  • On July 2, the company expanded the recall to include Super Veggie Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks. (cdc.gov)
  • Although varieties of sweet corn (corn on the cob) have existed since the late 1990s, relatively few acres have been planted. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The study, "Multi-State Trials of Bt Sweet Corn Varieties for Control of the Corn Earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)," analyzed the performance of Bt sweet corn, comparing its rate of infestation and marketability to genetically identical varieties that lacked Bt proteins. (sciencedaily.com)
  • If current corn varieties planted on a large scale around the world were affected by a fatal disease, it is essential to be able to go back to the centre of origin and find a variety resistant to that disease. (commondreams.org)
  • Bloomberg writer Hallie Gu reported yesterday that, " China has approved dozens of genetically modified corn and soybean seed varieties for planting, in a breakthrough move that could eventually boost production and reduce dependence on foreign supplies . (illinois.edu)
  • A national committee set up by the agriculture ministry has approved 37 GM corn seed and 14 soybean seed varieties , after a preliminary review, the ministry said on Tuesday. (illinois.edu)
  • Sweet corn is in fact a different variety of corn, and just like other varieties, it occurs naturally. (indiatimes.com)
  • If you still doubt the authenticity of the corn, look for non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) varieties like organic or frozen corn. (indiatimes.com)
  • 10/1/2014 12:20:11 PM - Prominent Vietnamese scientists have publicly stated that genetically modified (GM) corn will not solve any of the country's agricultural problems and indeed offers no benefit over varieties already being grown. (naturalnews.com)
  • The CFIA has determined that this plant with a novel trait (PNT) does not present altered environmental risk nor, as a novel feed, does it present livestock feed safety concerns when compared to currently commercialized corn varieties in Canada. (canada.ca)
  • Scientists say this research could allow us to breed new corn varieties faster than ever before. (environmentreport.org)
  • Russia has now officially banned all imports of genetically modified corn, citing concerns from a recent study by French researchers showing rats grew massive cancer tumors when fed a lifetime of Monsanto's genetically modified corn . (bibliotecapleyades.net)
  • Monsanto's GM corn has been in the U.S. food supply for more than a decade, and its corn is found in many popular breakfast cereals . (bibliotecapleyades.net)
  • 9/5/2013 - It has been almost a year now since French researcher and scientist Gilles-Eric Seralini published his groundbreaking study on the deleterious effects of eating Monsanto's genetically-modified (GM) corn, and there are still millions of people out there who are confused about its controversial findings. (naturalnews.com)
  • Russian authorities temporary suspended the import and sale of Monsanto's genetically-modified corn after a French study suggested it may be linked to cancer. (rt.com)
  • The watchdog has also contacted to European Commission's Directorate General for Health & Consumers to explain the EU's position on GM corn.The report prepared by France's University of Caen and published last week, claimed that rats fed over a two-year period with Monsanto's genetically modified NK603 corn, developed more tumors and other pathologies than a test group fed with regular corn. (rt.com)
  • It has asked the national food-security agency Anses to examine the study of Monsanto's corn. (rt.com)
  • The National Union of Autonomous Regional Peasant Organizations (UNORCA), a network of Mexican farming organizations that advocates for small farmers' livelihoods and rights, organized the protest ahead of the likely authorization of 2.4 million hectares (six million acres) to be planted with genetically modified (gm) corn by agricultural behemoths Monsanto, DuPont and Dow in Mexico. (commondreams.org)
  • FILE - Central Illinois farmers deposit harvested corn on the ground outside a full grain elevator in Virginia, Ill. The U.S. government said Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, it is formally requesting a dispute settlement panel in its ongoing row with Mexico over its limits on genetically modified corn. (abc27.com)
  • Last year, more than 7 million acres of the hybrid crop were planted by U.S. farmers primarily to control the European corn borer. (cornell.edu)
  • A new sensing system developed by Agricultural Research Service scientists scans corn plants across an entire field, allowing farmers to apply fertilizer where it's needed most. (usda.gov)
  • In the new documentary film 10 Years of Failure, Farmers Deceived by GM Corn, the farmer advocacy group Farmer-Scientist. (naturalnews.com)
  • Over 2,000 farmers have petitioned the US government to more thoroughly investigate the impacts of the genetically modified corn crop from Monsanto. (rt.com)
  • As a leading producer of white corn, Nebraska farmers are at great risk if Mexico's planned ban on bioengineered white corn and glyphosate is allowed to proceed in 2024. (ruralradio.com)
  • The NRDC's Roland Hwang says when we grow corn for fuel, farmers overseas plant more corn. (environmentreport.org)
  • Johnson says corn farmers want scientists to create specialty industrial corn that can fetch premium prices - like corn just for ethanol or corn just for renewable, corn-based plastic. (environmentreport.org)
  • It was in 2002 when the government allowed Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn to be produced commercially-the first genetically modified crop to have secured the permit. (inquirer.net)
  • Writing in the latest issue (May 20) of the journal Nature , the Cornell researchers note that this hybrid crop, known as Bt -corn, has genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis ( Bt ) spliced into the plant genes. (cornell.edu)
  • Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Clemson University have found that the crop pest corn earworm. (naturalnews.com)
  • Marcelo Wallau, Joao Vendramini, Adegbola Adesogan, Diwakar Vyas, and Kevin Korus February 23rd, 2022 This publication covers crop choices and agronomic aspects of silage production in Florida, from planting until preparing to harvest, for corn. (ufl.edu)
  • A new study suggests that genetically modified sweet corn is better for the environment because it requires fewer pesticide applications than conventional corn. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Due to pressure from activist groups, some grocery stores have refused to carry Bt sweet corn. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Our data suggest that using Bt sweet corn will dramatically reduce the use of traditional insecticides," the authors wrote. (sciencedaily.com)
  • In 2010 and 2011, sweet corn trials were conducted in New York, Minnesota, Maryland, Ohio and Georgia, locations that differ in climate, management practices and pest pressure. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The authors found that for pest management of the corn earworm, Bt sweet corn consistently performed better than its non-Bt counterparts, even those that were sprayed with conventional insecticides. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Across multiple states and multiple years, Bt sweet corn performed better and required fewer sprays to meet market standards," said Cornell entomology professor Anthony Shelton. (sciencedaily.com)
  • One of the most spectacular examples occurred in New York plots in 2010: the Bt sweet corn had 99 to 100 percent marketable ears without any sprays and, even with eight conventional insecticide sprays, the non-Bt corn had only 18 percent marketable ears. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The authors predict that growers could realize increased profits with Bt sweet corn because of lower inputs and higher marketability, while simultaneously conserving populations of beneficial insects that keep damaging pests at bay. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Nov. 22, 2022 Few things say summer in America more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented levels, the future of sweet corn may not be so sweet. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Whether you ravish corn off the cob while walking down the road, or you gorge on a big tub of popcorn while watching a movie, or you stuff your mouth with spoonfuls of well garnished sweet corn, the grain has satisfied many a hungry soul. (indiatimes.com)
  • While discussing the benefits of corn is a story for another day, in this article we will try to bust some myths regarding the true identity of sweet corn. (indiatimes.com)
  • People might associate the word 'sweet' in sweet corn with an addition of sugars like high fructose corn syrup or glucose, but that is not true. (indiatimes.com)
  • Even though it has more sugar than other types of corn, sweet corn contains only 6 grams of sugar in a medium sized cob, which is less sugar than what is present in most fruits. (indiatimes.com)
  • Fresh corn and sweet corn do not undergo genetic modification, so they are safe to consume. (indiatimes.com)
  • While this is true even for sweet corn, it does not make it any less healthy. (indiatimes.com)
  • While cooking sweet corn does eliminate some of its vitamin C content, it also boosts the antioxidant activity. (indiatimes.com)
  • Cooking sweet corn also increases the amount of ferulic acid, a compound that helps in fighting cancer. (indiatimes.com)
  • However, this is not a bad thing, as sweet corn provides the body with enough fiber to feed the good bacteria in the gut, which play a role in maintaining digestive health. (indiatimes.com)
  • The way you prepare it might change the nutritional composition, but when we talk about fresh sweet corn, it is as healthy and nutritious as any other vegetable that you eat. (indiatimes.com)
  • Those swollen husks piling at the greenmarket are a seasonal totem: verdant pyramids encasing a treasure of sweet corn flavor. (westchestermagazine.com)
  • Sweet corn, first known to be cultivated by the Iroquois, is today bred in hundreds of iterations of sweetness, color, and texture. (westchestermagazine.com)
  • We eat sweet corn - most corn's starchy industrial stuff. (environmentreport.org)
  • Today, only one percent of corn production goes into sweet corn. (environmentreport.org)
  • Sometimes referred to as "maize starch", corn starch is derived from the endosperm of kernels of corn. (monitorcan.com)
  • From 10,769 hectares (ha) in 2013, the land dedicated to GE corn has exponentially grown to 834,617 ha this year. (inquirer.net)
  • Corn area alone in China is about 44 million hectares, with output of over 288 million tons likely in the 2023-24 year, according to the agriculture ministry. (illinois.edu)
  • UNORCA's Maize Manifesto , addressed to the government and people of Mexico, states that the pending approval of gm corn cultivation 'presents immense dangers to human health, biodiversity, culture and to our national sovereignty. (commondreams.org)
  • Additionally, with respect to its unconfined release into the environment, cultivation of corn event 5307 is subject to insect resistance management requirements. (canada.ca)
  • In Washington State come November, voters will decide the fate of Initiative 522 , which would to require special labeling of genetically modified foods. (kbcs.fm)
  • An increasingly popular commercial corn, genetically engineered to produce a bacterial toxin to protect against corn pests, has an unwanted side effect: Its pollen kills monarch butterfly larvae in laboratory tests, according to a report by Cornell University researchers. (cornell.edu)
  • Unlike many pesticides, the Bt -corn has been shown to have no effect on many "nontarget" organisms -- pollinators such as honeybees or beneficial predators of pests like ladybugs. (cornell.edu)
  • 6/2/2015 - There's more trouble in GMO paradise as a popular genetically engineered trait bred into some strains of transgenic corn is reportedly losing its ability to ward off certain pests. (naturalnews.com)
  • It is also important to note that a vast majority (more than 90 percent) of the corn grown in the U.S. is genetically modified to resist drought, herbicides, and pests and increase yields. (ruralradio.com)
  • Syngenta Canada Inc. developed, through the use of recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) techniques, a corn event resistant to a number of important coleopteran pests including Diabrotica virgifera virgifera (Western corn rootworm) and Diabrotica longicornis barberi (Northern corn rootworm). (canada.ca)
  • Maybe you're thinkin' "corn chips" versus "popcorn" but there're bigger differences. (environmentreport.org)
  • Since 1996, corn containing a gene that allows it to create a protein that is toxic to certain insects, yet safe for human consumption, has been grown in the United States. (sciencedaily.com)
  • According to the Bureau of Plant Industry, more than 70 percent of GE corn is planted in Luzon while 24 percent is grown in Mindanao. (inquirer.net)
  • Corn for human consumption in Mexico is almost entirely domestically-grown white corn, though corn-meal chips or other processed products could potentially contain GM corn. (abc27.com)
  • These plants are not intended to be grown outside the normal production area for corn in Canada. (canada.ca)
  • Nearly half of these larvae died, while all of the monarch caterpillars fed leaves dusted with nontransformed corn pollen or fed leaves without corn pollen survived the study. (cornell.edu)
  • The corn event, designated as corn event 5307, was developed to provide a method to reduce yield losses from feeding damage caused by rootworm larvae. (canada.ca)
  • Russia's consumer protection group, Rospotrebnadzor, said it was halting all imports of GM corn while the country's Institute of Nutrition will be evaluating the results of the study. (bibliotecapleyades.net)
  • In February, Mexico's Economy Department issued new rules that dropped the date for substituting imports of GM feed corn. (abc27.com)
  • Corn is also a decent source of protein, with one medium sized cob packing a modest 3.3 grams of protein. (indiatimes.com)
  • For people with very low incomes, especially those living in developing nations, corn is a cheap and ready source of calories, carbohydrates, and protein. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Corn is higher in protein than many other vegetables, making it a good choice for vegetarians and vegans, or for people hoping to eat more protein from nonanimal sources. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Corn event 5307 was developed using recombinant DNA technology, resulting in the introduction of the engineered eCry3.1Ab gene and expression of the eCry3.1Ab insecticidal protein. (canada.ca)
  • In this article, we explore the nutritional content and potential health benefits of corn. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Studies of diets that exclude corn, such as paleo and ketogenic diets, contain too many variables to isolate the benefits of corn avoidance. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • France is reported asking for a European-wide ban on GM corn if its national health agency confirms the findings of French scientists. (bibliotecapleyades.net)
  • Walbot says scientists just finished sequencing genes of an important corn genome. (environmentreport.org)
  • As of last year, transformed corn, potatoes and cotton had been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for commercial use. (cornell.edu)
  • Mexico is the leading importer of U.S. yellow corn, most of which is genetically modified. (abc27.com)
  • Most people think of corn as sweet yellow corn, a large form of maize. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • But the Gain report also stressed that the use of counterfeit GE seeds had continued to proliferate in the country which might prove detrimental to the corn and seed industries. (inquirer.net)
  • It estimated that about 10 percent of the GE seeds being sold in the domestic market are counterfeit, and that "GE corn area would be higher if the use of counterfeit GE seeds were included. (inquirer.net)
  • 6/10/2013 - Several large shipments of genetically-modified (GM) corn and corn seeds originating from the U.S. have been destroyed by the Chinese government after being discovered by import officials at numerous locations across the country. (naturalnews.com)
  • Based on the performance of Bt field corn, growers should realize increased profits and there will be less risk to nontarget organisms, including natural enemies that help suppress pest densities. (sciencedaily.com)
  • While corn is the most genetically modified plant species, most of it is used to feed livestock and to make high fructose corn syrup. (indiatimes.com)
  • Production of corn for livestock feed and human food. (canada.ca)
  • With a neutral taste and smell, our organic corn starch is most commonly used as a thickening agent for sauces, soups, gravies and custards. (monitorcan.com)
  • However, there is little other evidence to suggest that eating corn is harmful, especially in its organic, ancient form. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • According to the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter , Americans consume about 160 pounds of corn per person each year. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • First the corn kernels are steeped for 30 to 48 hours and then the germ is separated from the endosperm. (monitorcan.com)
  • a historic crime against the people of corn, against biodiversity and against food sovereignty, against ten thousand years of peasant and indigenous agriculture that left the legacy of this seed for the good of all the people of the world. (commondreams.org)
  • Today's corn is much different from the corn that the indigenous peoples of North America once grew. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In North America, the cheap syrup derived from genetically modified corn has been presented as the major villain in the obesity problems of several countries. (lu.se)
  • A GE expert was quoted by the USDA as saying that the use of GE corn might also delay the spread of the fall armyworm pest, which the Department of Agriculture said had already destroyed about 11,000 ha of corn farms in 57 provinces. (inquirer.net)
  • These hybrids are very effective against the ravenous European corn borer, a major corn pest that is destroyed by the plant's toxic tissue. (cornell.edu)
  • Before the advent of Bt -corn, this pest was extremely difficult to control because it bores into the stalk, where it is protected from pesticides. (cornell.edu)
  • In the laboratory tests, monarchs fed milkweed leaves dusted with so-called transformed pollen from a Bt -corn hybrid ate less, grew more slowly and suffered a higher mortality rate, the researchers report. (cornell.edu)
  • Now, most corn researchers want to meet environmental goals, but there's a question science alone can't answer - what kinds of corn should we grow or improve? (environmentreport.org)
  • 1/15/2015 - New research published in the Turkish Journal of Biology completely shatters the myth that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have been scientifically vested as safe. (naturalnews.com)
  • 5/29/2013 - When it comes to protecting the public from GMOs, Hungary knows how to get the job done: set fire to the fields growing GM corn! (naturalnews.com)
  • 12/10/2012 - The next time somebody tries to tell you that "science" is the reason why genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) are approved for use in many countries around the world, you can point them to the latest unscientific decision made by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which has openly rejected. (naturalnews.com)
  • Another name for this is genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • But the Bt- modified corn produces pollen containing crystalline endotoxin from the bacterium genes. (cornell.edu)
  • Even if corn-bread is throwing off my search results, I am guessing perhaps there is a molten cup cake batter/dough recipe or something that can be modified to have a savory corn-bread flavor and still really stand up to baking with a liquid inside. (stackexchange.com)
  • Resistant dextrin made by Non-GMO corn starch PRODUCT INTRODUCTION: Non-GMO natural corn starch , under acidity conditions and heating decomposition can get low molecular weight soluble glucan. (ecplaza.net)
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), specifically the Plant Biosafety Office of the Plant Health and Biosecurity Directorate, the Plant and Biotechnology Risk Assessment Unit of the Plant Health Science Directorate and the Animal Feed Division of the Animal Health Directorate, has evaluated information submitted by Syngenta Canada Inc. This information is in regard to the insect resistant trait in corn event 5307. (canada.ca)
  • 2/25/2016 - Absent even a shred of science-based evidence showing it to be safe, a new variety of genetically modified (GM) pharmaceutical "corn" awaits its planting somewhere in Central California, where authorities have agreed to allow a San Luis Obispo-based biotechnology company to grow it in the open air without. (naturalnews.com)
  • Planting of genetically modified corn would be 'coup de grace to food sovereignty for the Mexican people. (commondreams.org)
  • There are risks to our food security if planting of GE corn in Mexico goes ahead. (commondreams.org)
  • When this corn pollen is dispersed by the wind, it lands on other plants, including milkweed, the exclusive food of monarch caterpillars and commonly found around cornfields. (cornell.edu)
  • It is true that corn is not the easiest food to digest. (indiatimes.com)
  • The reality is that corn is a nutritious food that provides many health benefits. (indiatimes.com)
  • Genetically modified food (GMO's) is a hot topic of debate. (kbcs.fm)
  • What is genetically modified food? (kbcs.fm)
  • Material Corn starch Color Natural Color Tableware Type Spoon Feature Biodegradable and Compostable Application Restaurant & Home & Fast food restaurant MOQ 300,000 Pay Term T/T, D/P, Western union, Credit card, other payments Brand Histar Origin. (ecplaza.net)
  • The U.S. Trade Representatives Office, or USTR, objected to Mexico's ban on GM corn for human consumption and plans to eventually ban it as animal feed. (abc27.com)
  • Nebraska Farm Bureau thanks the Biden administration for pursuing formal proceedings through United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, (USMCA) against Mexico's proposed ban on Genetically Modified White Corn. (ruralradio.com)
  • Mexico wants to ban biotech corn for human consumption and perhaps eventually ban it for animal feed as well, something that both its northern partners say would damage trade and violate USMCA requirements that any health or safety standards be based on scientific evidence. (abc27.com)
  • The engineered corn is safe for human consumption. (cornell.edu)
  • Production areas for genetically engineered (GE) corn in the Philippines have gone up by as much as 7,607 percent over the past two decades, a report from the Global Agricultural Information Network (Gain) showed. (inquirer.net)
  • Bt -engineered corn is among the first major commercial successes for agricultural biotechnology. (cornell.edu)
  • The agency, operating under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), said that this "indicates increased farmer acceptance and awareness of the safety and benefits of using GE corn. (inquirer.net)
  • By knowing the corn plant population in different sections of the field, a farmer can determine how much fertilizer needs to be placed in each section. (usda.gov)
  • Farmer crushed by corn head when disengaging it from combine. (cdc.gov)
  • Farmer entangled in unguarded rotating motor drive-shaft on farm-modified ear-corn elevator. (cdc.gov)
  • Farmer dies after he became caught in the rollers of a corn picker. (cdc.gov)
  • Mexico argues biotech corn may have health effects, even when used as fodder, but hasn't yet presented proof. (abc27.com)
  • A multi-state case-control study demonstrated a strong association between illness and consumption of Veggie Booty, a snack of puffed rice and corn with a vegetable coating. (cdc.gov)
  • Recommendations as part of nutrition: modify processing of plant-source foods high in anti-nutrients (e.g. through soaking, germination, malting or fermentation). (who.int)
  • Corn event 5307 is subject to the same phytosanitary import requirements as its unmodified counterparts. (canada.ca)
  • This consumption has raised concerns about whether corn is replacing more healthful foods. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Cornstarch ( corn flour) is a fine powder made from the core of the corn kernel, which is a type of flour used a lot in cooking or baking. (ecplaza.net)
  • It wraps a shrimp po' boy in a corn-flour sheath. (westchestermagazine.com)
  • This makes corn a safe option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance who want to add grains to their diet. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The goals of this study were to determine patterns of 3-hydroxy fatty acid (3-OHFA) distribution in dusts from four types of agricultur al environments (dairy, cattle feedlot, grain elevator, and corn farm ) and to evaluate correlations between the results of gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis (total endotoxin) and biological recombinant factor C (rFC) assay (free bioactive endotoxin). (cdc.gov)