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Michigan ag in favor of GMO labeling resolution

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Michigan agricultural groups are in favor of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s proposed GMO labeling legislation.

John Kran with Michigan Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the week after the 4th of July might be the earliest the U.S. House of Representatives could take up the measure.  “I do understand there is some wiggle room with the Vermont law, in terms of when fines would be levied against companies that have not complied, but there’s not a lot of time there.”

He says as the bill is written, USDA will be tasked with writing what the final GMO label will look like.  “A study on the Vermont law in particular, would raise food prices by over $1,000 per family in Vermont alone.”  He says, “We want to make sure whatever is done is in the best interest of consumers, keeps technologies available for farmers and gives people the correct information.”

Michigan Agri-Business Association President Jim Byrum says the measure creates a common-sense system that will expand information for consumers about the food they buy, while avoiding burdensome and costly hurdles for food producers.

Michigan Corn Growers Association Executive Director Jim Zook says the legislation will prevent a state-by-state patchwork of laws that would raise food prices for consumers and hurt Michigan businesses.

Michigan Soybean Association President Dave Williams says Michigan soybean farmers absolutely support this bill and they’re calling on the Senate to pass it as soon as possible.

AUDIO: Interview with John Kran 

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