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Genetically Modified Crops Continue to be Contoversial

10 am

Ohio farmers have now joined a nationwide lawsuit against a Swiss agriculture company for selling genetically modified corn before it was approved by China, a major corn importer. This hour, we'll explore the larger issue of genetically engineered crops, the concerns over health and environmental risks, and the role they play in feeding the world.

Guests

  • Ellen Deason, professor at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
  • Doug Gurian-Sherman, Director of Sustainable Agriculture at the Center for Food Safety
  • Douglas Southgate, professor in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics at The Ohio State University