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Crop: Sugar Beets

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 · March 31, 2008

Beet Industry Responses to RoundUp Ready Sugarbeet Suit


There have been several sugarbeet industry responses to the RR lawsuit filed by Organic Seed Alliance, Center For Food Safety, and Sierra …

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