Testing the hay — AgMinute for Sept. 13, 2013

Hay exporters say rejection of a Washington state shipment because it contained genetically-modified alfalfa is probably a localized problem, not an industry-wide concern.

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Vilsack rejects biotech labels — AgMinute for Jan. 18, 2013

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he knows of no health reasons for foods containing genetically modified ingredients to carry special labels.

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Biotech ballot — Washington AgMinute for Dec. 20, 2012

Organizers of Washington Initiative 522 requiring labeling of any genetically modified food sold in the state say they probably have the 241,153 voter signatures needed by Jan. 4 to get the measure before the Legislature in 2013 and on next fall's general election ballot if the Legislature takes no action.

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Glyphosate battle - AgMinute for Sept. 11, 2012

The legal battle over genetically engineered alfalfa has again wound up before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The federal appeals court expects to hear oral arguments in San Francisco on Oct. 24 about the legality of USDA's decision to re-commercialize the transgenic crop.

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