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With thousands of dollars being spent to shape voters’ perceptions on genetically modified organisms, Ige, Aiona and Hannemann weigh in.

Opponents of the measure claimed the ballot title is deceptive and confusing, and had sought to delay the vote.

Two organizations and seven individuals are seeking a permanent injunction against the bill to temporarily ban GMO farming.

Monsanto, Du Pont, others devote millions of dollars toward lobbying.

Citizens Against the Maui County Farming Ban spent more than $80,000 in the past week on TV ads against the initiative to ban genetically modified crops.

While tractors roll along in the shadows of rail pillars, a huge housing development awaits Supreme Court and City Council action.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association cited an Aug. 22 decision by Judge Kurren blocking the Center for Food Safety from defending Hawaii County’s GMO farming ban.

For once, they actually agree on something.

The Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation is launching a comprehensive public relations campaign complete with TV, radio, print and Internet ads to counteract Hawaii’s anti-GMO movement.

UPDATE: Officials on the Big Island and in Maui County are analyzing the implications of Monday’s court decision striking down Kauai’s regulations on GMO farming and pesticides.