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2009-08-19 |

Hope ends for fall RR alfalfa planting in the USA

The full environmental impact statement ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer for glyphosate-resistant alfalfa in 2007 is not expected to be complete until the end of the year, ending hopes for fall planting. An appeal of the decision to ban planting of the genetically modified alfalfa strain was recently struck down in court, leaving a favorable review as the only avenue for release. Growers who planted Roundup Ready alfalfa prior to the ruling continue to harvest a crop, but no new plantings have been allowed due to concerns with cross pollination and weed resistance.

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2009-08-19 |

Hope ends for fall RR alfalfa planting in the USA

The full environmental impact statement ordered by U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer for glyphosate-resistant alfalfa in 2007 is not expected to be complete until the end of the year, ending hopes for fall planting. An appeal of the decision to ban planting of the genetically modified alfalfa strain was recently struck down in court, leaving a favorable review as the only avenue for release. Growers who planted Roundup Ready alfalfa prior to the ruling continue to harvest a crop, but no new plantings have been allowed due to concerns with cross pollination and weed resistance.

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