White House pressured Vilsack to approve GMO alfalfa, media reports suggest
Where to begin on this?
On the one hand, I would love to argue in favor capitalism improving the nation's food supply. Then again I think a healthy dose of skepticism is of utmost importance; especially where agribusiness behemoth Monsanto is concerned.
Anytime big business gets together with big government I get nervous.
The first question that comes to mind is; why do we need GMO alfalfa in the first place? Is there a shortage? Is it prone to pests or disease? According to Columbia Encylopedia, No.
You can read for yourself Monsanto's vision for GMO Alfalfa here.
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