I'll go out on a limb and suggest that all the spraying was to increase crop yield but playing with mother nature can have consequences that nobody knew about. Genetic modification became an industry unto itself and the idea now is repugnant to many. Naturally, the road to hell is often paved with good intentions. The slippery slope can be a source of enjoyment to thrill seekers and profit worshipers.
I'll go out on a limb and suggest that all the spraying was to increase crop yield but playing with mother nature can have consequences that nobody knew about. Genetic modification became an industry unto itself and the idea now is repugnant to many. Naturally, the road to hell is often paved with good intentions. The slippery slope can be a source of enjoyment to thrill seekers and profit worshipers.