CHICAGO — A state senator from Peoria is calling for the labeling of any food available for retail in Illinois that's been produced with genetically engineering organisms.
Democratic Sen. David Koehler says consumers have a right to know if the food their putting into their bodies was made with so-called GMOs. He is proposing legislation requiring the labels and held three hearings on the issue around the state this year.
Ron Moore is a farmer in the western Illinois community of Roseville and president of the Illinois Soybean Association. He says genetically engineered plants are safe. He also says they are more resistant to drought and pests and boost the food supply.
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