As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs 'settled' in your minds?
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agchat:
Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q8 As a consumer/kindasorta farm-informed individual, it's unfair to say any science is final. Testing and development is a MUST.
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armessing:
Q8 Personally, no. There is always that slim chance that it's harmful. But thats possible w/ anything... Cars, asprin, sun, etc #agchat
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EdwinaFarley:
Q8 Jury's still out on the science - field trials here prove no clear yield benefit and some problems w weed resistance #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q8 GMO crops have saved millions and millions of lives. It's that simple. #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q8 I am satisfied with the GMO seeds I use today, As new ones R developed must be tested to ensure safe and minimal enviro impact #agchat
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farmconnect:
Q8 the issues are not settled. Nobody knows at this point what long term effects will be. Nobody. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 When someone I consider an independant 3rd party shows a problem with GMO's then I will reconsider them. #agchat
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kkult:
Q8 I'm convinced GMO's are needed to feed the 9 billion people on this earth by 2050. #Agchat
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drewbender:
Q8 Too soon to tell. The technology changing so quickly and scientist doing amazing things in the lab so it will always be that way. #agchat
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cdsills:
Q8 Aren't people always a little scared of science/advancement. They assume it is not broke so why fix it? #agchat
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ricbradbury:
Q8 Absolutely not, seems pretty "Jurassic Park" we don;t have enough long term knowledge #agchat
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DayAngus:
Q8 We are not afraid of the GMO Seed but it helps to have an in house expert on the subject #agchat
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agropinion:
Q8 Since the first plant was cultivated farmers have used GM. Better technology today-heavier regs to ensure safety #agchat
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davidlj7:
Q8 GMO has settled into the breeding stage where slow uptake by farmers make lost $$ #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @cdsills: Q8 Arent people always a little scared of science/advancement. They assume it is not broke so why fix it? #agchat
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kjh_786:
Q8 the science of gmo is ever evolving, we will uncover much more as we map more of what the genes actaully do #agchat
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jonnyenergy:
RT @cdsills: Q8 Arent people always a little scared of science/advancement. They assume it is not broke so why fix it? #agchat
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kubileya:
Once again, no. GMO=recombinant DNA technology Q8 Gregor Mendel could be labeled as a GMOist #agchat
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SteakPerfection:
Mr Newton, say hello to Mr Einstein RT @kmrivard: #agchat Q8 ... it's unfair to say any science is final. Testing and development is a MUST.
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billrowekamp:
Q8 Yes, GMO products have been around a long time over 25 years seedless grapes seedless watermellons result of GM + many other #agchat
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PennyFull:
RT @kjh_786: Q8 the science of gmo is ever evolving, we will uncover much more as we map more of what the genes actually do #agchat
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weedgirl24:
Q8 - not all pharmaceuticals that are sold end up being safe either. science is always evolving. #agchat
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ezweber:
Q8 When someone I consider an independent 3rd party shows NO problems with GMOs then I will reconsider them. #agchat
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DayAngus:
RT @kjh_786: Q8 the science of gmo is ever evolving, we will uncover much more as we map more of what the genes actaully do #agchat
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cownutritionist:
Gr8 point RT @cdsills: Q8 Arent people always a little scared of science/advancement. They assume it is not broke so why fix it? #agchat
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billiegirltoo:
RT @ezweber: Q8 When someone I consider an independent 3rd party shows NO problems with GMOs then I will reconsider them. #agchat
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derekbalsley:
Q8 - It's something that should be continually monitored. Each new genetic has to be tested thoroughly. Never 'settled'. #agchat
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sav01:
@armessing Food is very personal. If ppl are going to "experiment" with GMO's I'd like to understand it. Q8 #agchat
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dustinedmison:
Q8 Same argument could be made about any perscription drug as GMO. Human trials, like we're doing now, only way to prove. #agchat
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katpinke:
& they need 2 continue 2 feed the world. RT @derekbalsley: Q8 GMO crops have saved millions and millions of lives. It's that simple. #agchat
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nel1jack:
Q8 I have rarely seen a farmer/rancher who was settled in their mind on any inputs #agchat
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hogs_r_us:
Q8 absolutely settled in my mind good science good products better and more food for our world #agchat
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DayAngus:
GMOsRT @hogs_r_us: Q8 absolutely settled in my mind good science good products better and more food for our world #agchat
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kkult:
RT @hogs_r_us: Q8 absolutely settled in my mind good science good products better and more food for our world #Agchat
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ganeshaxi:
Q8 When Monsanto created asparatame in the early 1900's it was considered safe. Now we find it causes cancer, and Rummy let it slide #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q8 We need doubters to continue questioning them to help ensure safety of GMO's. #agchat
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agropinion:
Q8 I would like to see see some links to research from those who think GMOs are bad #agchat
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ComfyPaws:
RT @ganeshaxi: Q8 When Monsanto created asparatame in the early 1900's it was considered safe. Now we find it causes cancer, and Rummy let it slide #agchat
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kubileya:
No, Derek, you said "Q8 GMO crops have saved millions and millions of lives. It's that simple." I say, show the evidence #agchat
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so_tweet:
RT @ganeshaxi: Q8 When Monsanto created asparatame in the early 1900's it was considered safe. Now we find it causes cancer, and Rummy let it slide #agchat
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drewbender: RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
cownutritionist: RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
featherchick: via @agchat Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
PeteAlexion: Q8 Too early to be 'settled' yet #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
EdwinaFarley: Q8 Jury's still out on the science - field trials here prove no clear yield benefit and some problems w weed resistance #agchat
MADGEAustralia: GREAT QUESTION!!! RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on #GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
derekbalsley: Q8 GMO crops have saved millions and millions of lives. It's that simple. #agchat
farmconnect: Q8 This #agchat has turned into what seems like a focus group for Monsanto as opposed to consumers asking farmers Q's #justsayn #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q8 I am satisfied with the GMO seeds I use today, As new ones R developed must be tested to ensure safe and minimal enviro impact #agchat
DayAngus: RT @farmconnect: Q8 This #agchat has turned into what seems like a focus group for Monsanto as opposed to consumers asking farmers Q's #justsayn #agchat
SheepdogPD: RT @farmconnect: Q8 This #agchat has turned into what seems like a focus group for Monsanto as opposed to consumers asking farmers Q's #justsayn #agchat
dairygoddess: Q8 I am happy to ask consumer questions! Please! #agchat
kubileya: No, act'ly it can't. GMO= recombinant DNA technology RT @PeteAlexion: Q8 Grafting could be considered GMO #agchat
billiegirltoo: MT @FarmerHaley: Q8 I am satisfied with the GMO seeds I use today, As new ones R dev. must be tested to ensure safe and min. impact #agchat
organicnymilk1: Q8 Jury is still out. #agchat
simetra7: Whose lives???? @derekbalsley Q8 GMO crops have saved millions and millions of lives. It's that simple. #agchat
ricbradbury: Q8 Absolutely not, seems pretty "Jurassic Park" we don;t have enough long term knowledge #agchat
agropinion: Q8 Since the first plant was cultivated farmers have used GM. Better technology today-heavier regs to ensure safety #agchat
JohnRumery: RT @farmconnect: Q8 This #agchat has turned into what seems like a focus group 4Monsanto as opposed 2 consumers asking farmers Qs #agchat
mpaynknoper: Yes. RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat (via @cownutritionist)
jonnyenergy: RT @cdsills: Q8 Arent people always a little scared of science/advancement. They assume it is not broke so why fix it? #agchat
FairFoodFight: RT @PeteAlexion: Q8 Grafting could be considered GMO #agchat || No one seriously considers grafting/hybridizing same as gen engineering
billrowekamp: Q8 Yes, GMO products have been around a long time over 25 years seedless grapes seedless watermellons result of GM + many other #agchat
natejtaylor: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: RT @agchat: Q8 As a farmer/rancher, is the science on GMOs "settled" in your minds? via @sav01 #agchat
weedgirl24: Q8 - not all pharmaceuticals that are sold end up being safe either. science is always evolving. #agchat
ComfyPaws: RT @farmconnect: Q8 the issues are not settled. Nobody knows at this point what long term effects will be. Nobody. #agchat
dustinedmison: Q8 Same argument could be made about any perscription drug as GMO. Human trials, like we're doing now, only way to prove. #agchat
katpinke: & they need 2 continue 2 feed the world. RT @derekbalsley: Q8 GMO crops have saved millions and millions of lives. It's that simple. #agchat
kkult: RT @hogs_r_us: Q8 absolutely settled in my mind good science good products better and more food for our world #Agchat
mulberry555: Q8 should refer to local land grant uni about GMO such as http://bit.ly/cif5Xn (expand). is impartial as seed industries rely on uni research #agchat
IFICMedia: Q8 we've found that consumer concern over food biotech isn't as high as you might think http://bit.ly/daRXuq (expand) #agchat
ssteever: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: RT @hogs_r_us: Q8 absolutely settled in my mind good science good products better and more food for our world #agchat
so_tweet: RT @ganeshaxi: Q8 When Monsanto created asparatame in the early 1900's it was considered safe. Now we find it causes cancer, and Rummy let it slide #agchat
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