Civil Eats - GM and Oranic Co-Existence: Why We Really Just Can't Get Along

By Paula Crossfield
February 9, 2011

"Last Friday, the USDA announced the partial deregulation of genetically modified sugar beets, defying a court order to complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in advance of a decision. This move follows on the heels of the full deregulation late last month of genetically modified (GM) alfalfa, the fourth most common row crop in the United States, which is most often used as feed for cattle. If you eat beef, or take milk and sugar in your coffee (and even if you don’t), here is why you should care: The move could put organic foods at risk for contamination and make it more expensive..."

http://civileats.com/2011/02/09/gmo-and-organic-co-existence-why-we-really-just-cant-get-along/