Politicians Debate Bills Dealing With Genetically Modified FoodThere are now competing bills in the U.S. Senate dealing with the genetically modified organisms (GMO) labeling issue.
USDA To Approve Simplot's Genetically Engineered PotatoThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved a potato genetically engineered by Idaho-based J.R. Simplot Co. to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine and that still damages crops around the world.
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Potatoes, Apples As SafePotatoes that won't bruise and apples that won't brown are a step closer to grocery store aisles, but some food suppliers say they don't want any part of it and others are staying silent.