On this St. Patrick's Day-themed episode of Plant Doctor with Mike Meier, we're digging deep into the roots of a controversial topic that sprouts up every spring: GMOs and the media's portrayal of them. Mike unpacks the sensationalism surrounding genetically modified organisms and glyphosate, peeling back the layers of misinformation to reveal the truth behind the scare tactics.

Join us as Mike dissects a news story from the Huffington Post, stripping away the "useless qualifiers" to demonstrate how the media can manipulate facts into fear. He explains the critical role GMOs play in combating plant diseases like the late blight, which threatens our beloved tomatoes and potatoes, and why the anti-GMO narrative could lead to a world devoid of ketchup, fries, and pizza.

Listeners chime in with their green queries, from tulip care to tree watering, and Mike provides his expert guidance with the practical wisdom you've come to expect. He also takes a moment to debunk myths about bee decline and pollination, offering a dose of reality to the buzzworthy topic.

Whether you're a home gardener or an agriculture aficionado, this episode will arm you with the knowledge to see through the weeds of media spin. So, before you go green with envy over organic labels, tune in for a dose of Mike's no-nonsense advice and learn why GMOs might just be the unsung heroes of horticulture.

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