Millions of acres of farmland in the U.S. have been affected by herbicide-resistant weeds. And the problem is spreading, which could mean more lost crops and lost profits. The EPA approved a new herbicide to be used with USDA-approved genetically modified seeds, Enlist Duo, but opponents have sued, warning it could harm the environment and human health. NewsHour Weekend’s Megan Thompson reports.
Video: GMO opponents sue to block new Enlist Duo GMO corn and soybeans
Megan Thompson | PBS | November 17, 2014
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