03-02-2015, 04:28 AM
That's a pretty specific label. I hadn't heard of anyone wanting to know the specific traits before. That would probably be very difficult and expensive. Most grains are mixed together before processing. Your desire would necessitate separate storage and separate processing for individual shipments because not all farmers grow the same hybrids but most grain goes to the same sources.
For instance farmer A, B, and C grow corn in 3 different regions. Because of variable environmental conditions in these regions they use different hybrid corn seed with different GE traits.
Producer D buys corn from farmers A, B and C for product E.
Also, keep in mind that producer D can only use A in product E, but can use A, B and C in product F, while only B and C in product G.
Hypothetical obviously, but just to give you an idea of the complexities of storage issues. If it can't all be stored together (mixed).
magnify that by the actual number of farmers and the number of available traits and you have a logistical mess!
I'm not saying it's impossible, but it will incur increased costs on the producer which will only be passed down to the consumer.
For instance farmer A, B, and C grow corn in 3 different regions. Because of variable environmental conditions in these regions they use different hybrid corn seed with different GE traits.
Producer D buys corn from farmers A, B and C for product E.
Also, keep in mind that producer D can only use A in product E, but can use A, B and C in product F, while only B and C in product G.
Hypothetical obviously, but just to give you an idea of the complexities of storage issues. If it can't all be stored together (mixed).
magnify that by the actual number of farmers and the number of available traits and you have a logistical mess!
I'm not saying it's impossible, but it will incur increased costs on the producer which will only be passed down to the consumer.