We don`t think scientists have the right to contaminate the state grain -- and it could happen through cross-pollination, if they develop a genetically enhanced wild rice and plant it in Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota has basically said, `Well, we aren`t intending to do it. But we want the right to.` And that`s the problem, is that open door. I understand academic freedom. I`m a big supporter of academic freedom. But I feel like there should...
We drew a line. Just don`t mess with the rice.
