Tainted Soybeans Raise Fears About ‘Biopharming’

The discovery in a Nebraskan grain elevator of genetically modified crops for chemicals amongst crops meant for the nation’s food supply has led to the quarantine of a half-million bushels of potentially contaminated soybeans. This is the latest in a series of incidents in which the government has been forced to take drastic measures against the potential contamination of the nation’s food supply. The global food industry is on shaky ground, as reports that American crops in the Midwest may be contaminated have led to concern from buyers of American products in Asia and Europe. US domestic environmental groups are also calling for stronger regulation of the biotechnology industry. – YaleGlobal