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A federal reckoning over glyphosate is imminent as the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement gains a foothold with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wielding influence across President Trump’s cabinet. Banning or restricting glyphosate use in the U.S. will either force producers to incur higher costs by turning to alternatives or worsen the environmental impacts of agriculture.https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/06/16/viewpoint-the-health-and-environmental-impacts-of-glyphosate/https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/08/16/mosquito-massacre-can-we-safely-tackle-malaria-with-a-crispr-gene-drive/https://usrtk.org/healthwire/endocrine-disruptors-impair-womens-fertility-pcos/https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/05/30/video-john-stossel-and-glps-jon-entine-on-the-faux-bee-apocalypse-how-environmental-groups-and-the-media-manufacture-chemical-scares/A common criticism of genetically modified foods is that their seeds are patented. There are different aspects to this concern: some argue that there should be no patenting of any kind on seeds, while others argue that farmers should not be forced to repurchase seeds. It’s clear that many misconceptions surround the topic of GMOs and patents abound.https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/01/05/dissecting-claims-about-monsanto-suing-farmers-for-accidentally-planting-patented-seeds/?https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4170122/https://politicalanimalnews.com/james-comer-just-exposed-one-terrifying-secret-about-chinas-access-to-americas-dna/https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2025/05/30/video-john-stossel-and-glps-jon-entine-on-the-faux-bee-apocalypse-how-environmental-groups-and-the-media-manufacture-chemical-scares/Ractopamine hydrochloride is a beta-agonist commonly used in the meat industry to increase lean muscle growth in livestock, particularly pigs. It is added to livestock feed and has been shown to be effective in promoting muscle development in beef, pork, and turkey. While ractopamine is FDA-approved for use in the US, its use is banned in many international markets like China and the EU. Elaboration:How it works:ractopamine is a growth promoter that stimulates muscle protein synthesis and inhibits fat deposition, leading to increased lean muscle mass. Use in US:In the US, it is commonly used in the finishing stages of pig production, typically adding to feed during the final weeks before slaughter. Controversy and international bans:Despite its use in the US, ractopamine has faced controversy and is banned in many countries due to concerns about potential adverse effects on animal welfare and human health, as well as trade restrictions. Animal welfare concerns:Some studies suggest that ractopamine-fed animals may experience increased rates of "downer" (fatigued or injured) animals and may exhibit more aggressive behavior. Human health concerns:While the FDA maintains that ractopamine is safe for human consumption when used according to label directions, some sources express concerns about potential human health issues. Trade impact:The bans by countries like China and the EU have significantly impacted the US pork industry, prompting some large meat packers to stop processing ractopamine-fed pigs to maintain access to these markets. Alternative practices:Some US pork producers are now focusing on raising ractopamine-free pigs to meet international demand and enhance their global market position. Food safety of ractopamine-fed beef and swine - Food & HealthApr 19, 2022 MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources FAIR USE STATEMENT: According to the “Fair Use” clause of International Copyright Law, the author declares that the use of photos, images, lyrics, video, or any other information in all academic/reference/scholarly works we do is for the purpose of “criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research” according to Section 107. – Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use, U.S. Copyright Code. We believe that our not-for-profit research and educational use constitutes a fair use of any copyrighted material (as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law.) United States Code: Title 17, Section 107FAIR USE NOTICE: Video may contain some copyrighted material whose use has not been authorized by the copyright owners. We believe that our not-for-profit educational use constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 of the USCopyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this is distributed without profit with the included information for research and educational purposes.Ractopamine rift | 2020-12-28 | MEAT+POULTRYApr 1, 2021 — The drug ractopamine hydrochloride added to livestock feed is shown to efficiently grow lean muscle in beef, pork and t... MEAT+POULTRY https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/food-safety-of-ractopamine-fed-beef-and-swine
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