All posts in tag: GMOs

Stephen Menendian Corporate space and the Monsanto case

Stephen Menendian, assistant director, Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society | 2/22/13 | 7 comments

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a lawsuit by the agri-business giant Monsanto against an Indiana farmer.  In Bowman v. Monsanto, 75-year old Vernon Hugh Bowman has petitioned the Supreme Court to review Monsanto’s lawsuit against him for purchasing and planting seeds that apparently contained Monsanto’s patent protected anti-herbicide genome … More >

David Zilberman Lessons from Prop 37 and the future of genetic engineering in agriculture

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 12/20/12 | 5 comments

I was a strong opponent of Proposition of 37 and I am quite satisfied that it did not pass; but its failure serves more than vindication. It has interesting implications for the attitude of California on environmental issues, the future of GMOs, and the future of technology in general.

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Michael Eisen Prop 37 and the right to know nothing

Michael Eisen, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology | 10/26/12 | 2 comments

As we approach election day, my neighborhood in Berkeley has sprouted dozens of blue and orange yard signs supporting Proposition 37, which would require the labeling of genetically modified foods.

The “Right to Know” has become the rallying cry of the initiative’s backers, who meet any criticism of the initiative, its … More >

David Zilberman The bioeconomy dilemma

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 10/22/12 | Leave a comment

Many view the ‘bioeconomy’, as a key element of the future. While in the past, many vital activities were dependent on non-renewable inputs such petroleum based chemicals, the bioeconomy which utilizes advanced tools of modern biology, will yield products that are renewable and produced from plants and other organic matter … More >

David Zilberman The GMO labeling debate continued: It’s about the ‘benchmark’

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 6/8/12 | 49 comments

I was amazed by the response to my previous post – and I will try address some of the main points.

I found three main themes repeating through the comments. First, it is clear that there are many people who are concerned about the side effects of GMOs and don’t trust … More >

David Zilberman Why labeling of GMOs is actually bad for people and the environment

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 6/6/12 | 262 comments

On November 6th, California voters will be asked to vote on a proposition about labeling of genetically modified (GM) products. On the surface this seems quite reasonable: people should have information about what they consume. In my view, labeling requirements are appropriate when there is undisputed scientific evidence that a … More >

David Zilberman AgBiotech and combating climate change

David Zilberman, professor of agriculture and resource economics | 8/14/11 | 6 comments

There is a growing concern about climate change and much of the worry pertains to the implications of climate change for food and agriculture. There is emerging evidence that increased heat beyond a certain threshold is likely to reduce yields and that climate change will require adaptation and change in … More >

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