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48 SEEDWORLD.COM JUNE 2016 NEW CLIPPER CERES 686-2-4 CLEANER Utilizes Standard Clipper Screens Over 150 Different Sizes Available Counter Balanced Shoes Integrated Centrifugal Blower Variable Speed Electronic Vibratory years on the safety of GMO foods and GE crops no linkages to health concerns have been found. This reality received further support May 18 when the National Academy of Sciences NAS released a report Genetically Engineered Crops Experience and Prospects that states GE crops are generally rec- ognized as safe GRAS. Were pleased the NAS has taken the time to perform a thorough scientific review of GE crops LaVigne says. Their find- ings reinforce what weve known all along GE crops are safe. ASTA is thoroughly reviewing the study. However we are con- cerned that the committee did not sufficiently recognize the role that plant breedings long history of safety has played in bringing new and improved seed varieties to the marketplace. The evolution of plant breeding is the foundation of Americas safe nutritious and diverse food supply. New plant breeding methods build upon our strong history of innovation and will help meet the challenges faced by agriculture in an efficient and sustainable manner. It is imperative that both public and private plant breeders and seed companies of all sizes have the opportunity to employ new and evolving breeding methods in the future without being hindered by overly-burdensome regulations. Continued innovation and the improvement of breeding meth- ods are paramount to the future of agriculture and our quality of life. Pamela Bailey GMA presi- dent and CEO says that unless Congress passes a uniform national law on disclosure of genetically engineered food ingredients stig- matization from on-package labels will lead to increased consumer costs and confusion and a para- digm shift in agriculture away from biotech crops. Failure to act will have long-l asting adverse effects throughout the food supply chain and will turn back the clock on American agri- culture Bailey said during the 2016 GMA Science Forum.The Senate needs to act and act quickly or farmers may lose access to bio- tech more food companies may be forced to reformulate and consum- ers will face higher food costs. The time to act is now ... The March Continues Despite all of the science that indicates otherwise a significant segment of consumers continue to believe that GMOs are some- how dangerous. In the world of food marketing the motto of give customers what they want contin- ues to make good business sense. Two pillars of the food industry General Mills and Campbell Soup Company have begun labeling products as containing GMOs in response to Vermonts new law. General Mills said in January that ballot initiatives with require- ments that differ from state-to- state would result in a patchwork of different labels that would increase the cost of products for companies and consumers alike. Denise Morrison President and CEO Campbell Soup Company Pat Miller Director State Affairs ASTA