Journal 3: genetically modified crop

Opposing Viewpoints on Controversial Food Science Course Code Institutional Affiliation Opposing Viewpoints on Controversial Food Science 1 I was more apt to agree with the reading stating that genetically modified biotech foods are safe to consume and are reliable. After reading through the arguments, my stand was, in fact, strengthened since biotechnologically modified crops increase food surplus, bearing in mind that these crops are pest, drought, and disease-resistant. Thus, they can be grown all year round and curb food shortages. 2 The strongest argument derived from the journal “Genetically Modified Biotech Crops Are Safe and Reliable” is that the use of genetically enhanced crops has caused a decline in the use of pesticides. This argument has scientific backing with a huge number of farmers adopting the modified crops as the new functional and safe tool for pest control. The U.S. Geological Survey proves that these assertions are true and cites reduced pesticide runoffs into rivers and streams, more specifically in Corn Belt Rivers. As per Truth about Trade and Technology, more than 2.5 billion crops had been planted by the end of 2010. The federal statistics reports also ascertain that the use of genetically engineered crops is now more prevalent, with 91 percent soybeans, 88 percent cotton, and 88 percent corn being grown. One weak claim of this argument is that biotechnology sadists do not want to help farmers eliminate harmful weeds. This has no sc...