Conversations about Plant Biotechnology: Farmers|united StatesMore than 1 billion acres of biotech (GM) crops have been grown worldwide over the last decade. Farmers and experts talk about the solid record of safe use and the proven economic and environmental benefits of plant biotechnology.GM Crops Benefit Soil Health- May 8, 2006 US corn and soybean grower Gordon Wassenaar is excited about the numerous changes made possible by GM crops -- including the opportunity for third-world farmers to increase food production.http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com/?fr_story=FEEDROOM142907&rf=podcast Skogen Cites Advantages of GM- May 8, 2006 Al Skogen, a US corn, wheat and soybean grower, explains how benefits such as food safety and minimum tillage make consumers and the environment the greatest benefactors of biotech crops.http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com/?fr_story=FEEDROOM142905&rf=podcast Biotech Good for His Farmland- May 8, 2006 Paul Aasness, a US corn, soybean and wheat grower, explains how GM crops have significantly reduced pesticide spraying and increased beneficial insect and wildlife populations on his farm.http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com/?fr_story=FEEDROOM142903&rf=podcast Society and Environment Win- May 8, 2006 Four farmers, Hardwick, Skogen, Wanzek and Wassenaar, describe how GM helps society and the environment by increasing food production and reducing tillage, pesticide and fuel consumption.http://biotech-gmo.feedroom.com/?fr_story=FEEDROOM142901&rf=podcast |