Take Action – Tell USDA to Deny Dow’s 2,4-D Tolerant GMO Corn

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 24, 2012. Dow Chemical has asked USDA for approval of genetically engineered (GE) corn, modified to be tolerant to the highly toxic 2,4-D herbicide, which is contaminated with dioxin and linked to cancer, birth defects and more. We know from experience that herbicide-tolerant crops are a bad idea. They increase toxic pesticide use, contaminate organic and non-GE farms, and contribute to herbicide-resistance.

In fact, Dow introduced a new GE corn variety because weeds…