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food politics

Politics of the Plate: Turnabout is Fair Play, Monsanto

Percy and Louise Schmeiser, a pair of 76-year-old Saskatchewan farmers, received a Right Livelihood Award—commonly called the "Alternative Nobel Prize."
10.15.07
food + cooking

Gourmet Gardening

We’re watching our gardens grow, visiting ornamental and edible English gardens, and tracking the battle between small farmers and GMO giant Monsanto
04.25.12
food + cooking

Seeds of Discontent

In the ongoing battle between organic farmers and Monsanto, the mega-company recently won a significant round in court. Now what? Julia Savacool reports on the state of the suit and investigates...
04.25.12
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Is There Life After Death?

U. S. Government Accountability Office auditors found that, in part because of lax oversight, the USDA doles out more than $1 billion a year to farmers who are dead.
07.30.07
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Irradiated Produce, and Safe Milk from Wal-Mart

At a congressional hearing on food safety, irradiated produce passes a taste test. Plus, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and other retailers move to carry rBST-free milk.
03.25.08
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Sweet Victory

Courts are ruling against genetically engineered crops, but where does the Obama administration stand?
09.30.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: R.I.P., rBST (Redux)

An agricultural giant buckles under pressure and dumps its bovine growth hormone business.
08.25.08
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Roundup Ready—or Not?

A court decision comes as good news for opponents of genetically modified crops. But is it the beginning of a political sea change, or just a blip?
07.24.09
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Wheat Germs, rBST, and Dirty Bagged Spinach

Impoverished populations in Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and neighboring countries face widespread starvation if a virulent crop disease continues to spread.
03.14.08
food politics

Politics of the Plate: Religious Rights

One healthcare network is refusing to buy foods made from cloned animals or genetically modified ingredients.
01.13.09
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