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In 2005, USDA deregulated alfalfa genetically engineered to resist the herbicide Roundup. A lawsuit challenging USDA's decision was subsequently filed. As a result, several actions have been taken by the court and APHIS. This page describes the most recent action in the Roundup Ready alfalfa case, as well as provides the history and associated documents. On July 23, 2007 the California District Court issued an Amended Order on its May 3, 2007 Permanent Injunction regarding the court's ruling in February 2007 to vacate APHIS’ 2005 decision to deregulate Monsanto's genetically engineered (GE) Roundup Ready alfalfa. The order describes details on how growers and distributors will store GE alfalfa, label containers, and clean equipment. It also describes how APHIS will manage the disclosure of location data. The July 23 Amended Order is the final order that will be enforced by the court. On December 18, 2007, APHIS issued a supplemental administrative order which clarifies and replaces the July 12, 2007 Administrative Order. The revised order specifies mandatory practices that must be implemented by Roundup Ready alfalfa producers. View further history of the court's decisions in the Roundup Ready alfalfa case
USDA is providing a list of states and counties in which Roundup Ready alfalfa is grown as part of a court order which vacated USDA’s 2005 decision to deregulate Roundup Ready alfalfa. View a list of Roundup Ready alfalfa locations in the United States APHIS has also made available a toll-free telephone number for use by conventional and organic alfalfa farmers and prospective alfalfa farmers to inquire about the proximity of their farms or fields to Roundup Ready alfalfa. This action is being taken in compliance with a judgment and order by the U.S. District Court in California. Callers must comply with the following two requirements:
Other types of location information cannot be accepted, and only one location from each caller per phone call will be accepted. Call 1- 866-724‑6408 for more details on GE alfalfa locations.
In 2007, APHIS began the process of developing an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential impacts of Roundup Ready alfalfa on the environment.
Learn about the APHIS deregulation and court ruling history associated with Roundup Ready alfalfa.
View the documents associated with the Roundup Ready alfalfa case.
Last Modified:
May 13, 2008
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