Environmental Working Group Blasts Government Approval of 2,4-D-Tolerant Corn, Soybeans

Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2014.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to approve new varieties of genetically engineered corn and soybean seeds “brings us one step closer to widespread use of a new toxic weed killer that would threaten children’s health and the environment,” EWG said in a statement.

“We are truly disappointed in the USDA for putting the interests of chemical companies before the health of our children and the environment,” said Mary Ellen…