Gov't to study biotech crops
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mindful of the growing controversy over genetically
engineered crops, Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman announced plans
Tuesday to study their long-term impact on the environment. Glickman
stopped short of proposing that genetically altered food be labeled as such
and said distrust of the crops, which is especially strong in Europe, is
"scientifically unfounded." But with all that biotechnology has to offer,
it is nothing if it's not accepted by consumers, he told a National Press
Club audience. In addition to establishing regional research centers to
study the impact of biotech products, Glickman said he would ask an
independent panel of scientists to review the Agriculture Department's
process for approving new seed varieties. See full story
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