Continuing problems with RR soybeans
We know we've been going on about this for two or three years now but the
evidence that the acreage of GM crops in the US is not justified by their
agronomic performance just keeps on rolling in (see latest Mississippi
report below).
As the threat of global warming increases RR soy beans are just simply not
the right thing to grow. To find out how GM crops have been introduced in
the US without proper agronomic testing, and how US farmers have been
growing them without access to independent performance data see:
www.btinternet.com/~nlpwessex/Documents/gmlemmings.htm
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In the case of RR soya it has become clear that the genetic engineering has
caused unexpected disruptions to the functioning of the soya genome. This
has resulted in reduced ability to perform in both normal and demanding
conditions - see:
http://www.btinternet.com/~nlpwessex/Documents/gmnebraskasoycomment.htm
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Mississippi State Extension Service
Plant & Soil Sciences
Agronomy Notes
November 8, 2000
agronomy notes [extract]
SOYBEANS
Dr. Alan Blaine
"This year turned out to be the worst year ever for many soybean growers, as
drought conditions caused problems statewide...
.........Varietal differences are observed every year, but quite a few
varieties showed their ability to withstand adverse conditions this year.
Many varieties that looked good last year proved failures this season. This
emphasizes the need for a yield history, preferably at least two years of
yield data, before planting a large acreage in new varieties......
......As a whole, when growing conditions become extreme, the Roundup Ready
varieties seem to be more greatly affected..........
........Many producers would be better off planting a proven variety like
Hutcheson rather than take chances with a new variety. If you do plant new
varieties, do not plant more than 5 to 10 percent of your acreage in any
variety with less than two years of state yield data".