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Seed Policy · October 27, 2010

Is a New Agreement Between USDA and Biotech Progress?


Nature Biotechnology reports that a new research licensing agreement between USDA scientists and Monsanto has been finalized. This licensing …

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Seed Policy · October 8, 2010

On Seed and Salmon


The New York Times published a lengthy piece yesterday that explores the science on genetically engineered salmon and their containment, the …

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Seed Policy · September 29, 2010

OSA Likely to Prevail in GE Sugar Beet Lawsuit, Round 2


Judge White says we're likely to succeed on claims that USDA illegally permitted the planting of GE sugar beets. This ruling follows the …

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Seed Policy · September 13, 2010

USDA Ignores Courts on GMO Sugarbeets: OSA and Partners File New Suit


USDA has ignored the courts, and is attempting to issue permits for GMO sugarbeet planting.  Organic Seed Alliance and our partners at …

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Seed Policy · June 24, 2010

Don’t Forget: Stand Up for Seed in Madison!


Don't forget about tomorrow's DOJ-USDA antitrust meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. As we wrote earlier this week, this is an important …

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Seed Policy · June 21, 2010

Supreme Court Maintains Ban on Planting GE Alfalfa


Contacts: George Kimbrell, Center for Food Safety, 415-826-2770, c: 571-527-8618 John Bianchi, Goodman Media, 212-576-2700, c: …

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Seed Policy · June 18, 2010

Cast a Vote with Your Voice in Wisconsin!


The Departments of Justice and Agriculture are hosting their next antitrust workshop in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday, June 25, from 9:00 …

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Seed Policy · June 7, 2010

Remember to call Congress this week about GE alfalfa!


As we wrote a couple weeks ago, GE alfalfa is already impacting organic seed producers. We're fortunate that some members of Congress are …

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Seed Policy · June 1, 2010

OSA asks DOJ-USDA to Take Hard Look at Monsanto’s Comments on Seed Concentration


OSA submitted public comments today to the Departments of Justice and Agriculture that serve as a rebuttal to comments provided by Monsanto. …

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Seed Policy · May 25, 2010

Roundup Ready alfalfa already impacting organic growers


You'll hear the biotechnology industry say that Roundup Ready alfalfa will not impact organic markets and that export countries have already …

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Seed Policy · May 21, 2010

Do Your Senators/Representatives Support the Ban on GE Alfalfa?


Roundup Ready alfalfa is receiving a ton of attention lately (especially the Supreme Court case we discussed last month) and members of …

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Seed Policy · May 13, 2010

Missouri Public Radio “Food Sleuth” interviews OSA’s Matthew Dillon today at 4pm EST/1pm PST


Melinda Hemmelgarn hosts a weekly radio show "Food Sleuth " on KOPN 89.5 in Missouri, and has had several fantastic interviews on organic …

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