Difference between revisions of "American Soybean Association"
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In fiscal year 2000 it received $2.1 million of its $26.7 million budget from [[Monsanto]], [[Pioneer Hi-Bred International]], [[BASF]], Stein Seed Co. and others, says controller [[Brian Vaught]]. ([http://www.cropchoice.com CropChoice Source]) | In fiscal year 2000 it received $2.1 million of its $26.7 million budget from [[Monsanto]], [[Pioneer Hi-Bred International]], [[BASF]], Stein Seed Co. and others, says controller [[Brian Vaught]]. ([http://www.cropchoice.com CropChoice Source]) | ||
| − | In 2001, the Association spent $280,000 to work with the [[Council for Biotechnology Information]] and the [[National Corn Growers]] to achieve "a unified message about the benefits of transgenic crops." (Source: [http://www.cropchoice.com CropChoice]) | + | In 2001, the Association spent $280,000 to work with the [[Council for Biotechnology Information]] and the [[National Corn Growers Association]] to achieve "a unified message about the benefits of transgenic crops." (Source: [http://www.cropchoice.com CropChoice]) |
That message has been brought to Europe where ASA Technical Director, [[Kimball Nill]], [http://www.asa-europe.org/releases/release16-09-02.htm warns], 'Various pressure groups and some media are hoodwinking the public by making unsubstantiated assertions about US farmers adoption of biotechnology. Their random statements are ludicrous, untrue and deliberately misleading'. | That message has been brought to Europe where ASA Technical Director, [[Kimball Nill]], [http://www.asa-europe.org/releases/release16-09-02.htm warns], 'Various pressure groups and some media are hoodwinking the public by making unsubstantiated assertions about US farmers adoption of biotechnology. Their random statements are ludicrous, untrue and deliberately misleading'. | ||
Revision as of 20:07, 11 February 2009
American Soybean Association (ASA) claims to be 'a non-profit, farmer-controlled organisation working to strengthen soybeans as a viable crop' but it enjoys a remarkably close relationship with Monsanto and other biotech corporations.
In fiscal year 2000 it received $2.1 million of its $26.7 million budget from Monsanto, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, BASF, Stein Seed Co. and others, says controller Brian Vaught. (CropChoice Source)
In 2001, the Association spent $280,000 to work with the Council for Biotechnology Information and the National Corn Growers Association to achieve "a unified message about the benefits of transgenic crops." (Source: CropChoice)
That message has been brought to Europe where ASA Technical Director, Kimball Nill, warns, 'Various pressure groups and some media are hoodwinking the public by making unsubstantiated assertions about US farmers adoption of biotechnology. Their random statements are ludicrous, untrue and deliberately misleading'.
Some US farmers feel ASA and similar groups 'are helping agribusiness to enhance its power and profitability at the expense of the very people they're supposed to represent - farmers.' ( Source: CropChoice)
