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In reply to the discussion: The USDA's new labeling for genetically modified foods goes into effect Jan. 1. [View all]Tumbulu
(6,300 posts)I am an actual plant breeder. And to compare what can be done with genetic engineering versus classical plant breeding is preposterously insulting to those using the far more expensive and complex technology.
I have long felt that the engineers should be proud of their sophisticated work. And label it.
That I am not interested in consuming the products of plants with residue levels of glyphosate and or the toxin engineered plants express now produce is my business.
We have long been a nation of ample food choices. Some embrace and are excited by the technology, others wish to avoid it.
All solved by being truthful in the labeling.
To date, most commercialized products of genetic engineering are primarily used in animal feed and oil seed crops. Due to the hundreds of millions of dollars in development costs. There have yet to be many that are directly consumed by people. In time, that could change.
But knowing if the developers used this technology is important to many of us.
So, I welcome it. And find this a decent solution on a national basis.