But he suspects that internal contamination of cucurbits through that route is highly unlikely, because previous research on cantaloupe and watermelon showed that pathogens don't appear to transfer from the roots into the fruit.Growers Express's Greg Komar would agree, saying that while he wouldn't say that root uptake and internalization definitely doesn't happen in produce such as cucumbers, he thinks "it is safe to assume" that it doesn't.He pointed out that… [read post]

” It cited conflicting studies on their health consequences; the possibility of unintended consequences; the contribution of GE crops to genetic homogeneity, loss of biodiversity, and increased vulnerability of crops to pests, diseases, and variable climate conditions; the risks of cross-pollination or cross-contamination of organic crops, affecting their marketability; and the risks of cross-pollination for native flora and fauna. [read post]

McHenry (R-NC) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI) introduced the Protecting Retirement Savers and Everyday Investors Act, which would prohibit states from imposing FTTs that could affect residents of other states.[5] Transaction taxes more generally are quite common at the state level. [read post]