Thread: GMO crops so tough that farmers are turning to Kevlar tractor tires

GMO crops so tough that farmers are turning to Kevlar tractor tires

Posted: August 4, 2012

Farming is one of the most difficult ways to earn a living.

You'd think that with all the innovations mankind has developed over the centuries, we could make farmers' lives easier. But as it turns out, sometimes miracles of modern science make things tougher. Literally.

Take genetically modified organisms (GMO) for instance. For now, let's ignore the controversy over its safety, usefulness and ethical issues. The main issue for those guys actually growing and harvesting the stuff is much more practical. As it turns out, corn modified to stand tall and tough against pests is also wreaking havoc on tractor tires.

Mark Newhall of Farm Show Magazine tells American Public Media's Marketplace that after the stalks are cut during harvest, the leftover stubs are like "having a field of little spears."

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As it turns out, corn modified to stand tall and tough against pests is also wreaking havoc on tractor tires.

Just one of the many reasons why we need to refuse GMO crops:

If the stuff is that tough, we should wonder how that effects the ability to digest it too.

Anyone old enough to notice that Golden Delicious and Red Delicious Apples used to be a lot easier to bite into, crispier, juicier and sweeter too? This was back in the 1960's and maybe early '70s. You can't get those any more. They are all bred to be picked and shipped without bruising, the consumer be damned.