Since you left a comment on my blog, I feel I should point out a few things. One, we obviously have a different experience with GMOs. I have written about some of my thoughts here https://janiceperson.com/agriculture/ag-awareness/what-are-gmos-why-do-farmers-plant-gmo-crops/ and I would encourage you to continue doing research. There are a lot of scientists who are on social media with whom you can speak directly, some are listed here https://janiceperson.com/agriculture/ag-awareness/gmo-food-scientists-talk-nerdy-to-me/

Two, I think most Americans (me included) own too many clothes. We don’t think about where they come from, how they are produced, etc. and that is the case whether they are expensive labels or cheap tshirts. I prefer natural fibers to man-made for several reasons including they are grown in a renewable way and they have a different profile at the end of their life cycle.

There are numerous sources third parties, etc who would disagree as well as cotton farmers.

I will not get into a personal debate with you about my integrity. I work for Monsanto proudly and point out my employer on the about me page. Monsanto has no connection to this blog’s content.

Keith, Thanks for coming by. I agree with you that people need to do research and there are a number of factors that go into cotton textiles but again, I see the big picture differently and feel biotech has a real role, as do organics.

Theresa, Here is a good place to start researching GMOs. https://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/health-risks#34

By the way, did Janice happen to mention that she works for Deltapine (owned by Monsanto), the world’s largest producer of GMO cotton seeds?
Are you surprised that Janice has not heard of a downside of GMOs? Rather disengenuous I think.

It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his job depends on not understanding it.
– Upton Sinclair

There is an abundance of information regarding GM crops, pesticides, including the dying and bleaching processes.

https://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/Organic-Cotton-Benefits.aspx

Dioxins, coloring agents, barely-paid labor, pesticides and more. Do a little research and it will go a long way.

Theresa,

Cotton seed can be part of cattle feed. You can read a bit more about this in a post a vet friend wrote for me recently at https://jplovescotton.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/cows-eat/

I’m not aware of any research showing allergens with biotech or organic. In fact, Rutgers has done a number of studies showing the positive contributions biotech has had with the health of farmers in Asia and Africa. Like you, I would be interested in any data that suggests otherwise.

jp