Monsanto, on Genetically Modified Crops

     My question for the research paper has to with genetically modified crops and livestock.  Are genetically modified foods really necessary for the population? If so, are they more harmful than good or the other way around?  Many people will argue different perspectives.  For instance, scientists will lobby toward the idea that more food should be produced in mass amounts and GMO's help accomplish this.  Other scientists and environmentalists argue that GMO's affect the population negatively because it increases the risks for several life threatening diseases and change the natural environment.  While doing my research, I found an article in the New York Times on the side supporting genetically modified crops called "Monsanto, on Genetically Modified Crops". Obviously, because the article is written by the big corporation producing GMO crops, they argue reasons why GMO's are beneficial to the population. They illustrate that farmers invest in genetically modified foods because they deliver results.  According to Monsanto, their seeds have better harvests, have more efficient and insect control, reduce erosion and improve soil health.   They claim that in an effort to produce food stability for the population, GMO's are an "important and productive tool for modern and sustainable agriculture." Although these are valid points,  I still see the risks outweighing the benefits.  Yes, genetically modified foods are an efficient way to grow crops, yet it is not necessarily good considering it is a form of messing with nature.