>> the u.s.d.a. has not gotten back for a statement. jeff rooke shared with us a letter received from the secretary of agriculture rejecting his demands. here is what it says: essentially the u.s.c. a is saying they are closing the door on this and keeping the whole matter internal. >> what does it mean for the scientists making the complaints, do very have a sense that the u.s.d.a. will back off. >> it's not the case. it's harder for scientists within the organization. there has been a deal of strife they are not allowed to share findings. this is a basic part of science. the u.s.d.a. attacked the e.p.a. for saying: that drove theme crazy. they wrote back: definitely a turf war growing between the two agencies. >> we'll ask about the e.p.a. findings. what does all of this mean for the task forces pollinator protection plant. >> environmental advocates and others say this is falling apart here, that this essentially is avoiding the tough choices that need to be made about the pesticides, and it's interesting to note that the e.p.a., whic

the pork supply in this country, will they point the finger the cattle men point the finger at the u.s.d.an your opinion. >> i don't know who they'll point the finger at recollects i know when a problem occurs in the beef supply that's when the consumers want to know where the food or beef is coming from. if they hear about concerns in another country or the u.s. and want to make a choice to purchase from a different country, that's the time when country of origin labelling is useful and when consumers are looking for it. it's not a food safety programme, but provide consumers with that information when they have concerns about that issue >>> let me ask the question this way, and push back on you - why shouldn't the american public trust the people whose job it is making sure that the food landing on the table is safe. why not trust the cattle many association or the people putting the steaks on the table? >> well, this is not about safety, it's about information, a consumer's right to know where their food comes from. the cattle men talk about voluntary trials. it does not give consumers

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