USDA strengthens GMO field testing requirements

Timber Loftis · 03-24-2003, 04:17 PM

I guess they're not as safe as they used to be.

http://www.usda.gov/news/releases/20...phis030603.htm

Larry_OHF · 03-24-2003, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the link!

Part of my wife's senior year class in Dietetics and Nutrition is to gather articles like this and report on them weekly, using her own interpretations and thoughts. Thanks again!

Timber Loftis · 03-24-2003, 05:02 PM

Sure, Larry. Ironworks: where we strive to be your information, research, spam, and debate one-stop shop.

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realbinky · 03-24-2003, 05:08 PM

Sounds to me like they are actually trying to keep up with the latest trends and technology by USING the latest trends and technology, instead of playing catch up in 20 years. Bring on the 500 pound tomatoes!

antryg · 03-24-2003, 05:45 PM

What absolutely astounds me about these new regulations is that such precautions would be standard practice as minimums for any agricultural field trial that I took part in during the 1970's. Such a practice would be for tests and not just GMO. As an example: Quercus shumardii (Shumard Red Oaks) can only be grown/raised in areas that are at least 50 miles away from any other growing oaks of any type. This is due to problems related to airborne cross pollination. If the state of Texas takes that much care/concern about an ornamental shade tree you would think that the US government might have minimum standards for genetically altered plants.

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antryg Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx. Age: 22 Posts: 1,765	What absolutely astounds me about these new regulations is that such precautions would be standard practice as minimums for any agricultural field trial that I took part in during the 1970's. Such a practice would be for tests and not just GMO. As an example: Quercus shumardii (Shumard Red Oaks) can only be grown/raised in areas that are at least 50 miles away from any other growing oaks of any type. This is due to problems related to airborne cross pollination. If the state of Texas takes that much care/concern about an ornamental shade tree you would think that the US government might have minimum standards for genetically altered plants. __________________

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