There is widespread agreement among scientists that genetically modified plants are not only safe, but also better for the environment than using conventional farming methods, Los Angeles Times reports.  

According to The National Academies’  in-depth analysis of hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, “About 90% of the corn, soy and cotton now grown in the U.S. is genetically modified, and that has led to less use of pesticides, more targeted insect control, a shift to fewer toxic chemicals and less soil erosion compared with conventional farms,” Los Angeles Times said.

Considering the abundant scientific evidence supporting the benefits of biotech crops and their safety, scientists interviewed by Los Angeles Times said the Proposition 37 initiative to label foods with genetically modified ingredients wouldn’t be helpful to consumers.

In the article, Dr. Pamela Ronald, a UC Davis plant geneticist and the wife of an organic farmer, said of the labels, “It has no meaning, whether it’s [genetically modified] or not.” Read more.