Scientists at the University of Omigosh announced a breakthrough in research that will lead to a revolutionary variety of corn. According to one researcher, "The com will yield three times as much edible grain per acre of land as the varieties grown today. Thus, the potential for feeding hungry people in the developing world is great."

Congresswoman Caeden Parkton said she would hold a press conference after she studies the issue.

Derek P. Earls of the American Society of Farmers replied, saying, "A com like that could put millions of farmers out of work. The price of corn will fail so low that farms will stop growing it. This will result in less food, not more."

13. Identify an example of a social and economic argument for and against the issue raised in the article.

14. Give one example of how science can inform decision making at the community, state, national, and international levels.