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1 day ago · Potatoes are not only America’s favorite vegetable, they hold the key to unlock further job growth and economic development in the future. Whenever growers and our allied industry partners talk to Members of Congress or any elected leader, they need to remind them that potatoes will help drive even more U.S. economic prosperity with increased ...
2 days ago · No.1 grade potatoes available in Medley, Red, Yellow, Fingerling, Duo, and Purple potatoes. They are non-GMO, pre-washed, and consistently sized for fast, even cooking. These thin-skinned potatoes are similar in texture and flavor to larger-size potatoes, with more concentrated flavor and a shorter cooking time. …
5 days ago · GMOs refer to organisms which have had their genome (usually made up of DNA) manipulated to add a desirable trait or to give them an advantage. Genetic modification of plants and animals by cross-breeding has been going on for centuries and is responsible for many of today’s animal breeds and plant varieties.
1 day ago · Agronomists in Peru have been searching for wild potato varieties [Sara A. Fajardo for CIP] ... thus challenging the commercial viability of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Gene editing, in ...
4 days ago · South Africa, too, is in the grip of this drought. Still, despite the unfavourable conditions, we find many farmers harvesting maize. Continuous research and development have seen the country develop genetically modified varieties that are not only resistant to the stalk borer, herbicides and the fall armyworm; but are also adapted to drought.
1 day ago · American Corn is banned in quite a few countries in the world. Like quite a few food items in the US, corn is also GMO. It’s been genetically modified to be resistant to ringspot, which, when consumed by humans, can have devastating side effects. These side effects include multiple organ damage, congenital disabilities, and tumors.
4 days ago · There are currently 13 genetically modified foods available in the United States. Common crops include corn, soybeans, cotton, canola, alfalfa, and sugar beets. Other genetically modified foods include some varieties of summer squash, papaya, apple, eggplant, pineapple, potatoes, and salmon.
