Monsanto's Round Up Ready Corn Research Paper

Monsanto is an American agrochemical corporation which manufactures pesticides and GMO crops. One of the most well recognized herbicides is Monsanto’s Roundup, which contains the carcinogen glyphosate. To prevent from killing the crops when farmers apply Roundup to their fields, Monsanto invented GMO versions of many staple crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton which resist Roundup. Like the weeds, these GMO crops still absorb glyphosate, however the crops are able to stay alive through changes in their genetic makeup which make them herbicide resistant. The herbicide tolerance of certain crops has been adopted because it, “simplifies weed control to the use of a single herbicide and a flexible and easy management strategy” (Labrada, 2003), as well as decreasing the cost of weed control programs. As a result, Monsanto bought out most small farms and now owns 80% of the U.S. market share of corn and 93% of the U.S. market share of soy, which are then sold to modern food processing. Upwards of 75% of the processed food on American supermarket shelves contain genetically engineered ingredients. Not only are Americans consuming massive amounts of GMOs, which pose a huge health risk themselves, they are also consuming massive amounts of glyphosate, a chemical known to cause cancer and birth defects (Kruger, 2014). If society stopped consuming carcinogens, the cancer epidemic will be

“You have to eat your vegetables sweetie; they’re good for you. They’ll make you grow big and strong,” is what Bella’s mother always tells her. What Bella’s mother doesn’t know is that the vegetables that are supposed to be benefitting the health of her daughter, are slowly being replaced by vegetables contaminated with glyphosate, a key component in the poison napalm which was used during the Vietnam War. The company responsible for the poisonous defoliant used on veggies that children like Bella need for development is Monsanto. The Monsanto corporation is a hidden danger to our society and the united states needs to shut it down immediately for its use of chemical weapons in other countries as well as its government authorized secret use

The genetically modified corn, also known as BT corn has been washing into rivers and Streams and is producing byproducts and other harmful things. The BT corn was mainly planted to kill off some of the Corn Borer bugs, but in the process, it also started to kill Caddisfly’s. It started to kill them because it got clogged in the rivers and either polluted it or it destroyed the eggs. The adult Caddisfly’s died from eating the GT corn pollen that had a lot of different kinds of bug poisons. The Gt corn was later removed and tested for thoughts on better use and safety in the future.

In other situations, like devastating crop damage due to insect pests, proteins specifically toxic to the pests may be engineered in to cause fatality within the insect, as in the case of Bt corn. Opponents of genetically modified crops, or anti-GMO, state that the health effects of genetically modified crops are unknown and potentially hazardous to human beings. This health effect is not known because the genetically modified crops are a relatively new technology and it would require an extensive period of time to study the chronic effects, if any, of the GM crops. Given the limited data available, it is reasonable that some individuals may caution the use of GM crops. However, given that there will be future case studies and evaluations of GM crops, it is unlikely that the GM crops will cause any different health effects than normal crops. Anti-GMO groups also state that GMO crops are costly for farmers and the consumers. In addition, these groups, like GeneWatch, lobby the government in support of anti-GMO laws.

While I agree it is important to find a sustainable food source and way to produce such foods, people in this generation tend to be more concerned with organically and naturally grown foods. There are several companies that now offer 100% certified organic foods in which a number of people are now learning towards after hearing all of the derogatory statements involving Monsanto's genetically modified products. Many Monsanto stakeholders should already growing concerned of the safety implications of genetically modified foods. Biotech crops are completely unnatural and many are stating that Monsanto is "playing God" by creating these genetically modified seeds. Stakeholders are also concerned about destructive effects on those who ingest their products that are modified with the Roundup. It is a very valid and growing concern and because of this, Monsanto's stocks have continuously plummeted over the last few years; which is also where the stakeholder concerns lie. At this time there is no substantial evidence that has been produces to indicate that Monsanto's GM seeds will or can cause human harm, and it could very well be a long time until we can know for sure they won't. But in the meantime, as long as farmers are able to produce massive crops and save billions by using Monsanto's products, Monsanto will continue to produce these goods and service those willing to use them. I feel that there will come a day when they do discover that these GM products lead to harmful or fatal diseases and when they do, there will be a major shortage of food worldwide. It was stated back in September 2012 that French researchers had found a direct link between Monsanto corn and numerous cancers in lab rats. The two year study

In 1901 Monsanto, one of the largest agrochemical and agricultural biotechnology corporations was founded. In 1982 Monsanto launched their first project to officially genetically modify an organism. From then on, they have continually been genetically modifying organisms without knowing many possible side effects of human consumption. Monsanto is only one example, but there are many similar corporations that genetically modify organisms. People need to know what can happen if foods that are genetically modified are eaten. Clearly, people must avoid eating foods that have been genetically modified indefinitely.

A final argument against genetically modifying foods is that the large agriculture conglomerates which are responsible for manufacturing them, like aforementioned Monsanto, ruthlessly destroy the environment, as well as smaller farming businesses. Take for example, a company like Monsanto, which owns 80 percent of genetically modified corn market, and 93 percent of the modified soy market. Monsanto is a perfect representation of the types of companies that sell genetically modified organisms. Monsanto is more commonly for a rather infamous previous product of theirs, called dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, otherwise known as the pesticide DDT. DDT was one of the most widely used pesticides in the 1960s, as it was sprayed almost everywhere mainly in an effort to kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes. After being linked to mass animal reproduction and liver problems, it was banned in 1972 (Center for Disease Control). DDT residue is still being found thirty years later (DDT Residue in California Soil). Other Monsanto products include Agent Orange, a chemical weapon used in the

The human population is growing rapidly. With the growth in the human population, the demand for food is also growing at an unprecedented rate. Arguably, farms are unable to naturally provide the world’s population the food needed by natural means. This may seem like a big issue, but humans came up with an ingenious solution: genetically modified organisms, commonly known as GMO’s. Genetically modified food has been able to offset the worlds growing demand for food, and all our food problems seem to be solved. Or have they? I will use information from: Wendell Berry’s, The Pleasures of Eating, Jon Entine and JoAnna Wendel’s, 2000+ reasons Why GMO’s Are Safe to Eat, Robin Mather’s, The Threats from Genetically Modified Foods, along with references from Food Inc., to explain how genetically modified food is being used in a way that negatively affects the livestock, our health, the ecosystem, and the potential threats genetically modified crops have on our future.

Genetically modified organisms may be beneficial to the big companies but can be very harmful to human consumption. These genetically modified foods are also cheaper to the buyers which is why more people tend to buy GMO food. Many people know that to eat healthy its going to break the bank a little bit so they choose to go cheaper which results in less healthy and very harmful. In the article, Crunch Time For GM Foods, its gives great detail about genetically modified food. People all around the world are going to fast food restaurants and not eating healthy because they can’t afford to buy the organic food that isn’t genetically modified. These places are being paid by Monsanto to make their foods cheaper so that more people will buy them and want to come back for more even though they aren’t healthy at all. “The Center for Food Safety, a nonprofit organization that seeks sustainable alternatives to harmful methods of food production technologies,

The human race is not the only species who is suffering from these technologies. Animals are also being modified to a dangerous point. If you look at our poultry industry in America, you can see that more and more farmers are straying away from organic practices and using GMO elements because of cost and production benefits. This however is leading to animal cruelty situations and unhealthy consequences. According to research, the consumption of poultry meat and eggs has increased from 85 million tonnes to 117 million tonnes in only 8 years (Executive Guide to World Poultry Trends, 2001). We can see that this obvious increase in consumption has led to the use of genetic modification to increase poultry weight and egg production to meet the demands of the industry.

According to an article in “ebsco”, A 2009 study found that three types of GMO corn that have been approved for human consumption were linked to damage in the kidneys and liver as well as changes to the heart, adrenal, spleen, and blood cells in rats that ate corn just 90 days (Smith 2). Because of this proven study it shows that gmo’s do cause a potential threat to our health and we should stay away from them to prevent anymore damage. But not only does it affect people and animals, but also insects. Supporters of this topic believe that crops can spread DNA to other crops which includes GMOs, they are killing off beneficial insects as more GMOs start to spread into

When focusing on a major topic like genetically modified organisms from an economic standpoint, it is crucial to cover the varying effects of large agribusiness companies that run the biotechnological field, primarily Monsanto. Monsanto, originally founded as a chemical company, has risen to hold a biotechnical science monopoly. While a monopoly is never a good thing, the issues with Monsanto are much larger than that. How exactly do Monsanto and its fellow biotechnology companies cause damage to everything they interfere with? From the death, destruction, and deformation of Vietnam to financial damage to local farmers, from the dangerous chemicals placed in their crops to the false advertising of their company, Monsanto and its cohorts may be the root of all problems and negative aspects related to genetically modified organisms.

We are so immersed in a culture that is revolved around food, it has changed the way people think and live. Do we ever think about what kind of conditions the animal we are having for dinner went through to get there? or what adverse affects consuming GMO's will have on a child’s future health? Genetically modified foods (GMO) by definition is an organism (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination. To meet this high demand, processed meats and vegetables are being genetically manipulated to be larger in size with the use of steroids and hormones. At the same time, we make these animals bigger we are also giving them less space to thrive in. It is not only animals that are affected by this. The children who eat this processed foods are also more at risk for obesity and hypertension which leads to other health issues in the future for children and adult like kidneys

In a study conducted on a company named “Monsanto” revealed that rats feed on Monsanto’s genetically modified corn suffered from tumors in their mammary glands and severe damage to their internal organs. After this discovery the french government requested that an investigation be opened to gain further knowledge in their findings. The rats in this experiment were feed NK603, which is a seed variety made to tolerant dousings of Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller at acceptable levels according to the United States died earlier then the rats that were on a normal diet. The rats on the genetically modified diet suffered mammary tumors, as well as severe liver and kidney damage, according to the peer-reviewed study which was published in the journal

Have you ever thought of what would happen to everyone on Earth if Genetically Modified Foods were allowed? According to the World Health Organization, Genetically Modified Foods or Genetically modified Organisms are organisms where the genetic material has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination(World Health Organization). Genetically Modified Foods are foods that are altered to give more portions and cause people to earn more money. They also are beneficial to the environment. Because of the extra money that is earned, the benefits it causes for the environment, and how it creates more large portions of it, Genetically Modified Foods should be allowed all over the world.