The Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — The nation's largest agribusiness and biotech companies are pouring millions of dollars into California to stop the first-ever initiative to require special labels on foods made with genetically modified ingredients, a sign of their determination to keep the measure from sparking a nationwide movement.
So far, farming giants such as Monsanto, Dupont Pioneer and Cargill have contributed nearly $25 million to defeat the proposal. It's nearly 10 times the amount raised by backers of the ballot measure who say California's health-conscious shoppers want more information about the food. . .
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