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What does GMO stand for? It stands for Genetically Modified Organism. It also stands for benefits to consumers, benefits to farmers, and benefits to the environment. GMO stands for food that's safe to eat and sustainable to grow.
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How much does D.C. know about pesticides and GMOs? Find out when @LeahMcGrathRD takes to the streets and talks to real people about #ag facts. #GiveaCrop bit.ly/3DO3Ow8
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One company is developing GM yeast to add extra flavor to the beers they brew. Interesting story about the latest applications of GM technology. bbc.com/news/business-671931…

Would you drink genetically modified beer?

A growing number of US brewers are now using GM yeast to make their beers.

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A generally good article about GMOs that includes a lot of quotes from dietitians and health experts. Worth a read if you're just learning about #GMOs. everydayhealth.com/diet-nutr…

What Are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)? Safety, Foods, and More

GMOs get a bad rap, but they’re generally thought to be safe and healthy to consume, researchers say. Here are some examples of GMOs, along with their pros and cons, and whether to avoid them.

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GM crops grown on 55% of U.S cropland, says USDA | Farmer adoption of GM crop varieties is spreading beyond the well-known dominance of the major field crops of corn, soybeans, and cotton, said a USDA report. agriculture.com/gm-crops-gro… @AgBioWorld @jmmulet @ScienceAlly @GMOAnswers

GM Crops Grown on 55% of U.S. Cropland, Says USDA

Farmer adoption of genetically modified crop varieties is spreading beyond the well-known dominance of the major field crops of corn, soybeans, and cotton, said a USDA report.

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Discover the truth about GMOs and their incredible potential to enhance nutrition. With GMO Answers, you have a trusted source for accurate and reliable information. Visit GMOAnswers.com for more. 🌽🔬 #GMOs #Nutrition

Trusted Source for GMO Information

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Here's a pretty cool new video that explores how we've been modifying our food for centuries. So much of the food we find in our grocery stores has been bred to serve a specific need. A good watch to learn more about these issues. youtu.be/5ryUVuISxzg
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Did you know? Scientists have genetically modified #camelina and #canola plants to produce healthy oils. Both are known as excellent hosts for the transgenic accumulation of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Read more in Science Speaks: bit.ly/3Pv2V4e
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Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger - why there is skepticism in Africa theconversation.com/genetica… via @TC_Africa
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In spite of these benefits, GM crops have not been widely adopted in Africa. Efforts to create and commercialise GM products still face stiff opposition. Uganda and Nigeria, for example, face strict regulation, limited research capacity and safety concerns theconversation.com/genetica…

Genetically modified crops may be a solution to hunger - why there is scepticism in Africa

Genetically modified crops are increasing yield and food security in developed countries, but in Africa, a lack of adoption is limiting success.

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A Bolivian researcher writes in @elpaisbo that there is an overwhelming international scientific consensus regarding the safety and harmlessness of GM crops. Good to see this perspective coming out of Latin America! elpais.bo/opinion/20230706_c…

Cultivos transgénicos y salud, la evidencia científica desplaza el mito

 

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Update on GMOs and Health | Science-Based Medicine sciencebasedmedicine.org/upd… via @sciencebasedmed

Update on GMOs and Health | Science-Based Medicine

Thirty years on, there is even more evidence that GMO food are safe.

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🐝🌱 Embrace the future of sustainable agriculture during #NationalPollinatorWeek! Let's celebrate the incredible potential of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to protect our pollinators and feed our growing population. 🌻🐝
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Check out this new @US_FDA resource “GMOs Outside the U.S.: A Closer Look at Bt Eggplant” that discusses the effects of one GMO crop in Bangladesh and describes how it can benefit the lives of farmers and consumers in that country. fda.gov/food/agricultural-bi…
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The global area of GM crops increased by 3.3% in 2022 reaching 202.2 million hectares, a new historical record area, according to the latest AgbioInvestor GM Monitor report. lnkd.in/ebzFJDEJ #biotech #GMOs #farmers
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What’s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods – and what are the concerns? An expert explains theconversation.com/whats-th… via @ConversationEDU

What’s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods – and what are the concerns? An expert explains

Debates about GMOs and gene-edited foods are multifaceted. There’s no evidence they’re not safe to eat, but no room for complacency either.

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GMOs still have an image problem when it comes to food. But attitudes are evolving, insists one startup on a mission to change hearts and minds, one purple tomato at a time. @BigPurpleTomato agfundernews.com/gm-tomatoes…
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Could growing genetically modified mustard be the answer to oil shortages in India? @BBCSounds explores the debate in India around genetically modified food crops and speaks to one farmer already growing genetically modified cotton. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4m…

Business Daily - GM mustard in India - BBC Sounds

Could growing genetically modified mustard be the answer to oil shortages in India?

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Genetically engineered trees in a Georgia forest mark a first in the nation gpb.org/news/2023/04/13/gene…

Genetically engineered trees in a Georgia forest mark a first in the nation

A California-based company claims it has doubled the growth rate of their GMO trees. What may be even more exciting to Georgia growers — and the heart of the business model — is what the company...

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Here’s how the GMO purple tomato soon to be in US grocery stores came to fruition geneticliteracyproject.org/2… via @GeneticLiteracy
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Replying to @All4SciKenya
@All4SciKenya @GeneticLiteracy @GMOAnswers Here is a documentary that shows how genetics, including GMOs crops are helping the planet. #safeandhealthygmos youtu.be/rz11C_GYxq4 To join us -- chat.whatsapp.com/INyGntQ8y3…
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