Nov. 8 – The latest spat over genetic engineering centers on Oregon, where activists and regulators are battling over the safety of so-called "pharmacrops" – controversial plants genetically modified to produce medicine through "biopharming." In response to a bill proposed last year that would have put a moratorium on biopharming crops in Oregon, a state committee has recommended inviting biopharming in the state, with a few caveats. The committee wants the state to have a say in permit approval for the technology, as well as increased public access to the application process.