March 13, 2007

  • Roundup Ready Alfalfa Not NEPA Ready

    Brian Ertz

    The Oregonian published a story involving a judge’s decision that federal officials had not properly assessed the environmental impacts of approving a genetically modified alfalfa seed for planting this year.  The claims are that the plants will pollinate conventional varieties of alfalfa.  Judge Rejects Federal OK of Modified Crop   Note:  More generally, questions persist about “Roundup Ready” crops…

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