Tomorrow, the Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Agriculture (USDA) conclude a year-long listening tour focused on competition concerns in …
Archives for 2010
DOJ Seeks Justice for … Monsanto?
Bloomberg reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to appeal this week's court order requiring the destruction of GE sugar …
Federal Court Orders Destruction of GE Sugar Beet Crop
Organic Seed Alliance enjoyed a big victory in August when Jeffrey White, federal district judge for the Northern District of California, …
Seed Digest (November 13 – 26, 2010)
Thankful for Cold-Weather Crops? It All Starts with the Seed The Capital Press reports on OSA’s breeding work: It all starts with the seed, …
Thankful for Cold-Weather Crops? It All Starts with the Seed
The Capital Press reports on OSA's breeding work: It all starts with the seed, Navazio said. "The right seed comes from good varieties for …
USDA to Allow GE Sugar Beet Plantings: Comment Today!
USDA Plans to Ignore Court and Allow GE Sugar Beet Plantings: Make Your Voice Heard Today! Comment period ends December 6, 2010 Organic …
Seed Broadcast Readers: We Need Your Support!
Seed Broadcast Readers: We need your support! Can you donate $50, $20, $10 -- even $5 -- today to keep our organic seed research, education …
Most Americans Unsure of GE Food and Want Labeling
Most Americans are wary about genetically engineered food, according to a survey conducted by National Public Radio. Some findings: Only …
USDA Tried to Hide GE Bentgrass Contamination
The Capital Press reports that USDA didn't disclose the spread of Roundup Ready bentgrass from a test plot in western Idaho to irrigation …
Seed Digest (Oct. 31 – Nov. 12, 2010)
Carrots and Beets Put to Test at NOVIC Field Day OSA had a very well received field day at Nash’s Organic Farm in Sequim, WA. OSA’s John …
Carrots and Beets Put to Test at NOVIC Field Day
OSA had a very well received field day at Nash’s Organic Farm in Sequim, WA on Nov. 1st. We started the day with a visit to one of Nash’s …
OSA’s John Navazio on Participatory Plant Breeding
Have a listen to OSA's Dr. Navazio discuss our Participatory Plant Breeding program on today's KUOW weekday show "Food Security in a Scary …