Monsanto Pros And Cons

GMOs, (genetically modified organisms) have been a topic of interest in the social eyes for years. Since they’ve been created, many people have voiced and written about their opinions on GMOs, and whether they are dangerous or not. Created to expand the genetic diversity of crops and animals, many don’t know whether GMOs are good or bad, and neither do researchers. Though there hasn’t been any evidence claiming whether GMOs are good or bad, it has certainly not stopped the public from creating their own opinions. Since no one knows the truth behind GMO, it has opened a window of opportunities for companies including Monsanto to voice their support of GMO, while other companies like the Non-GMO Project voice their

Monsanto is a publicly trades multinational agrochemical. This company delivers agricultural product to farmers and other people that use there products. The corporation was first founded in 1901 by a man named John Francis Queeny. As you may now already Monsanto has a bad reputation in most countries. This company is responsible for creating products like Agent Orange, PCBs, Roundup and other products that do harm humans as well as the environment. Monsanto has basically taken control over the American agriculture by contaminating food supply and damaging the environment. Monsanto view upon climates change and water efficiency is that are facing the challenges and collaborating with the

This article supplies a general overview about genetically modified crops in the United States. I will use the information in my research essay to provide context about the science of GMOs. The source explains how “GM crops were introduced in the U.S. in the mid-1990s.” It details how “the term genetically modified… refers to the transfer of genes between organisms using a series of laboratory techniques for cloning genes, splicing DNA segments together, and inserting genes into cells.” The author comments that “genetically modified is an imprecise term and a potentially confusing one, in that virtually everything we eat has been modified genetically through domestication from wild species and many generations of selection by humans for desirable traits.” In the United States,

Whether Americans realize it or not, most of them consume genetically modified organisms every time they eat a snack or a meal. According to Robin Mather’s article “The Threats from Genetically Modified Foods”, “you’re eating genetically modified foods almost daily unless you grow all of the food or always buy organic” (Mather). This can be a scary thought for those who know about the numerous effects of GMOs or those who didn’t know what was in the food they’ve been ingesting for years. When Nielsen selected 1,200 Americans for a survey on GMOs for The Wall Street Journal, “61% of consumers had heard of GMOs and nearly half of those people said they avoid eating them” (Gasparro). The only difficulty with avoiding genetically modified organisms is that they make up approximately eighty percent of the ingredients used in processed foods that put together most of the regular American diet (Gasparro). The reason that genetically modified organisms are in most processed foods is because most processed foods contain corn or high fructose corn syrup that comes from genetically modified corn plants. Of all the corn, soybeans, sugar beet, and canola crops grown in the United States, over ninety percent of those crops are grown from genetically altered seeds (Gasparro). Ever since 1996, when genetically modified plants were first commercially grown for the public, the use of genetically modified seeds has been on a sharp increase (Charman). Although the use of genetically modified

Another contributing factor to the controversial nature of GMOs is the fact that a majority of the world does not consider such food products safe, since “ in more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs” (The Non-GMO). However, even though genetically engineered organisms are widely considered to be unsafe in many aspects, the U.S. government has little to no restrictions on the production and consumption of these products.

In todays society, people are more concerned about what they put into their body. They eat healthy and maintain a stable diet, but unknown to a number of these people is their food may have been tampered with in the form of Genetically Modified Organisms or, for short, GMO's. Genetically Modified Organisms are plants or animals whose DNA has been altered to favor a certain characteristic or trait which is already in the DNA. This includes enhancing the DNA in plants to make them bigger, invincible to pests, or invincible towards weeds. Although, the reason why GMO's are a controversial topic is because of lack of knowledge. Genetically Modified Organisms are risky and potentially to dangerous to be handling because of the unknown side effects

In this article, Tamara Thompson asks common questions regarding genetically modified organisms otherwise known as GMOs. She gives a decent definition of GMOs as plant seeds that are modified to resist certain insects as well as harsh weather conditions. It is a very biased article, drawing attention to the company, Monsanto, in particular. She repeatedly assures her readers that GMOs are safe and that Monsanto currently works to the standards of organizations, such as the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA), Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). She concludes with the benefits of GMOs nutritional value and how they contribute to reducing draws on natural resources such as fossil fuels. This article was beneficial, although biased it gave insight to what companies such as Monsanto want the public to believe. I found this article in Opposing Viewpoints with the search entry being genetically modified foods.

Genetically Modified Organisms are harmful to the overall health of the United States and is an area of concern that warrants more attention.

Some consumers do not agree with GMOs. In fact, about seven out of ten people say they do not want consume GMOs. But there are others that just do not care. GMOs make up 80% of all packaged foods. (Doering, 2014). Tests have been done to mice to see the effects of genetically modified corn. The results were that the mice grew tumors. (Adams, 2012). Imagine what they could be doing in human bodies. Why do we use GMOs when tests have been done that show they are harmful? “Safety assessments are mandatory for GMOs in other major developing countries including China, Japan, and the countries of the European Union.” (Rock 2014). The bad things are GM products are creating problems every day. Scientists have proven they cause harmful effects. And people are trying to outlaw GM products. Hundreds of millions of people consume GMOs. (Adams 2012). Many products labeled “natural” still may contain them. (Rock 2014). What is good is that “more farmers are rejecting GMOs, and more consumers are demanding non-GMO foods.” (Cummins 2014). And money has been spent on ballot initiatives to force companies to have to put labels on products to inform the people what they are eating. (Doering

When most people hear the word GMO, they automatically think of something that should be avoided in the foods we eat. Little do they know that 90 percent of the soy, canola, corn, cotton, and sugar produced in America is a GMO product, so it's sort of unavoidable. For those who don't know, a GMO is an "organism that has had it's DNA altered or modified in some way through genetic engineering" (Lalinilla). The DNA can be from animals, plants, and even viruses. There are a lot of politics and ethics involved with genetic engineering in todays world. For those reasons, it is crucial for people living in America today to learn the differences between GMO facts and myths.

Genetically Modified Organisms, often called GMOs, are genetically altered organisms generated in a synthetic environment, such as a laboratory, that offers alternative methods for manufacturing foods. Subjected to much debate, GMOs have steadily acquired prejudice stigmatization by the public of America; however, the beneficial and adaptive features of GMOs, including high yields, quality nutritional values, and sustainability, far out way the preconceived risks. GMOs compose over 70 percent of manufactured food products in America, which provides significant relevance towards this controversial topic. GMO’s have gained the support of credible scientific organizations, such as the American Medical Association and the American Association

Critics would suggest that the widespread dependence on Monsanto’s GM seeds gives the company too much power over the global food supply*. Critics are also skeptical about the threat GMOs pose on human health. Despite broad scientific consensus that GM foods pose no greater risk than conventionally grown foods, sixty four countries including the European Union, Brazil, Australia, Japan, and China require foods containing GMO ingredients to be labelled. The main topics of controversy concerning genetically modified organisms are: their effect on the environment, the regulations enforced on their production and international trade, their effects on human and animal welfare, those who profit from the GMO marketplace, and ethical, moral, and religious beliefs. In order to choose a side in the GMO controversy, we must open-mindedly draw out the strengths and weaknesses presented by both

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genes have been artificially altered to modify their characteristics in some way or another. The first genetically altered plant was created in 1983, after scientists discovered that they can transfer DNA between two organisms in 1946. Today, about 85 percent of corn, 91 percent of soybeans, and 88 percent of cotton made in the United States are genetically modified. GMOs being in foods are a very controversial topic because people believe it causes harm to the body. I am not in favor of having my food changed and artificially made, but in truth, GMOs are not harmful. It is not harmful to people because some GMOs contain beneficial

You might know what GMOs are or at least you have heard about it, but for them, who do not know what GMOs are, Genetically Modified Organisms also known as (GMO), are those whose DNA is modified by implantation of a variety of bacteria or other organisms. Those changes are made not only to prevent pests attacking crops but also to make them grow fast among other alterations. It is well known that GMOs has been a polemical issue since its appearance, for many people it could be beneficial as it could help to feed the world, for others, consuming GMOs could become in a big risk since any process that threatens Mother Nature creates chaos.

Genetically modified foods are known to be unhealthy for the human body. When creating these genetically modified organisms, also known as GMOs, three main components are required, the gene you want to transfer, the organism you want to put it into, and a vector to carry the gene into that organism’s cells. The unnaturalness of this procedure can cause problems in the human body. GMOs were introduced to consumers in 1994 and since then health problems have increased. From 1996 to 2005, there was a 6% increase in health issues that occurred (Smith). In the article “Playing God in Garden” by Michael Pollan, he stated “my New Leafs are clones of clones of plants that were first engineered seven years ago in Monsanto’s $150 million research facility…” (Pollan 4). This shows how severe genetic engineering is.