interesting article.
I began to research where exactly Monsanto corn appeared in my family’s diet. With a little online sleuthing, I learned that in addition to producing the genetically modified corn, Monsanto produces several other genetically modified crops such as soy, sugar beets, and cotton. Many of these crops form the foundation of our diets: 70 to 80 percent of American processed foods contain genetically engineered ingredients, according to the Grocery Manufacturers of America. A large percentage of the cotton in our clothes and homes begins in Monsanto's labs.
... Probing a little deeper, I was surprised to learn that a company specializing in genetically modified plant crops also had an enormous influence on America’s meat industry. Sixty percent of genetically modified corn goes to feed America’s beef cattle. Additionally, Monsanto’s recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is used to increase milk production in many dairy cows.
...By day two of my attempt to remove Monsanto from my life, I realized I was in way over my head. For the past 10 years Monsanto has bought up seed companies around the globe. They now own a majority of the seed lines in America, including a large percentage of organic seeds. ...
Since the US Supreme Court ruled in Monsanto’s favor when it came to GMO seed patents and all the supporting court cases against farmers’ crops, there should be no surprise with the direction we are headed on a worldwide basis concerning food sources.
Monsanto has it down to one seed produces one plant and unable to reproduce again...the offspring seeds are sterile.
Glad to see this post is still alive. Again, try watching the documentary ‘Future of Food (2004)’ for a basic understanding of GMO, scientific, political and otherwise.