January 13, 2014
US ‘superweeds’ epidemic shines spotlight on GMOs
US ‘superweeds’ epidemic shines spotlight on GMOs
The United States is facing an epidemic of herbicide-resistant “superweeds” that some activists and researchers are blaming on GMOs, an accusation rejected by industry giants. According to a recent study, the situation is such that American farmers are “heading for a crisis.” Many scientists blame overuse of herbicides, prompted by seeds genetically modified to resist them.