tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59415965053696118742011-08-01T20:09:50.740-07:00last, but not leastEcho Chambernoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5941596505369611874.post-64174515859775030042011-01-27T13:15:00.000-08:002011-01-27T13:25:12.456-08:00In a gutless move by the US Ag Secretary, Monsanto will be allowed to grow genetically modified alfalfa without restriction. The genetically modified alfalfa is more resistant to Roundup, meaning "farmers" can spray it with impunity on their alfalfa crops to protect against weed growth. Alfalfa is used to feed cows that produce milk, so an unintended consequence of this decision is that you'll now be able to use milk around your house as an industrial pesticide.<div><br /></div><div>Read more here: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/business/28alfalfa.html?ref=business">http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/business/28alfalfa.html?ref=business</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5941596505369611874-6417451585977503004?l=lastchronicles.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Echo Chambernoreply@blogger.com0