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The strains of GE wheat escaped from GMO field experiments conducted in 16 states by Monsanto from 1998 to 2005

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Modified Wheat Is Discovered in Oregon

... Unapproved genetically engineered wheat has been found growing on a farm in Oregon, federal officials said Wednesday, a development that could disrupt American exports of the grain.

The Agriculture Department said the wheat was of the type developed by Monsanto to be resistant to the herbicide Roundup, also known as glyphosate. Such wheat was field-tested in 16 states, including Oregon, from 1998 through 2005, but Monsanto dropped the project before these wheat was ever approved for commercial planting.

The department said it was not known yet whether any of the wheat got into the food supply or into grain shipments.

[surroundedbyblue]

All the Monsanto & GMO defenders will arrive here in 3..2..1..

[gettinolder]

Is this variety not good for people?

Haven't followed this so don't understand the seriousness of what they are fearful of...

[Sender]

I have never taken much interest in all the GE and GMO food discussions, largely because many people who are on a campaign against them come at me like psychos.

The original "genetic engineering" was natural cross-breeding, from which we got sweet corn and better cows. It was a guided process, but using natural plants/animals.

It is a bit disturbing to think that first they developed chemicals guaranteed to kill plants, then they developed plants that can kill insects, then they developed plants that can resist the plant killers...I am a bit worried about the mad scientists and their good intentions.

[PGR88]

As the scientist in the movie Jurassic Park said: “Life finds a way.”

[AbolishCSEU]

They’ve genetically altered wheat to include a synthesized protein molecule responsible for Obama voters. It’s called Kenyaflavin.

[agere_contra]

Here’s a crazy thought.

The wheat seed was propagated by unwashed farm equipment.

Or by the wind.

Or on someones feet.

If it’s unlawful for this crop to be in the food chain then Monsanto should bear all costs for clearing the ‘infestation’. They didn’t practice due diligence.

[Mr. Lucky]

The detection of this wheat variety does not pose a food safety concern. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed a voluntary consultation on the safety of food and feed derived from this GE glyphosate resistant wheat variety in 2004. For the consultation, the developer provided information to FDA to support the safety of this wheat variety. FDA completed the voluntary consultation with no further questions concerning the safety of grain and forage derived from this wheat, meaning that this variety is as safe as non-GE wheat currently on the market.

You city folks sure panic easily.

[fella]

Pollen from Monsanto's frankenPlants drifts into your fields and contaminates your crop and your declared a criminal by the USDA controlled by politicians who in-turn are controlled by Monsanto;s campaign donations. Welcome to fascism 101.

[Awgie]

This may be one of the very few areas where Left and Right can find common ground.

Multi National Corporate take over of food/seed supplies is DANGEROUS.

I would gladly attend an anti Monsanto rally and carry protest signs along with the hippie commune loving rabble of the left.

A smart pol might find an interesting nexus with this issue.

[Mortrey]

Let’s not forget that Benghazi Hussein Obama appointed the former Vice President of Monsanto to his “Food Safety” Czar position—Michael Taylor. (don’t know if he’s still there, but the appointment certainly raises red flags.)

[tinamina]

Conservative blog post on Monsanto:
http://fuzislippers.wordpress.com/

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Japan Cancels GMO Wheat Order After Concerns Over U.S.Grain Developed By Monsanto

… SINGAPORE/TOKYO, May 30 (Reuters) - A strain of genetically modified wheat found in theUnited States fuelled concerns over food suppliesacrossAsia on Thursday, withmajor importer Japan cancelling a tender offer to buy U.S. grain. Other top Asian wheat importers South Korea, China and the Philippinessaid they wereclosely monitoring the situation after the U.S. government found genetically engineered wheat sprouting on a farm in the state of Oregon..

Jessica Leader | May 30, 2013