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A group of farmers and environmentalist organizations sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday, challenging the agency's recent decision to allow some operators to plant genetically altered sugar beet seeds. The complaint (which can be read...

In a decision believed to be the first of its kind in a case involving genetically engineered crops, a federal judge has ordered 256 acres of sugar beets pulled from the ground. On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey S.......

In a move that is sure to have farmers and consumers alike taking note, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is -– for the first time –- weighing whether to restrict where and how genetically modified crops can be grown. Agriculture......

The battle over genetically modified crops is being waged before the U.S. Supreme Court -- the first time the nation’s highest court is specifically weighing in on genetically modified organisms and the federal approval process that allows them to roll....

When it comes to the food sector, the Department of Justice -- particularly its antitrust division -- has become very hungry. Last month Monsanto Co., the world’s largest seed developer, disclosed that the DOJ has requested information about its...

The Supreme Court sided with Monsanto Co. on Monday, ruling against a farmer who used beans grown from the company's patented, genetically modified soybean seeds to plant subsequent crops. It was apparently the first time the court had upheld patent...

By Carey Gillam St. Louis, Mo. May 14 (Reuters) - Monsanto Co. is pushing on with plans to introduce a controversial new type of herbicide-tolerant crop, and last week's decision by the U.S. government to extend its scrutiny of the proposed new crops...

WASHINGTON — Monsanto Co. and other companies that patent seeds may prohibit farmers from growing a second crop from their genetically modified seeds, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously. The closely watched decision was a clear victory for...

INDIANAPOLIS INDICTMENT Ex-assistant Indy prosecutor faces bribe charge INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A former deputy prosecutor has offered to provide federal authorities with evidence that could lead to corruption charges against other current and...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a ruling that drew sighs of relief from the biotechnology industry, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that an Indiana farmer violated agribusiness company Monsanto Co.'s patent for a type of soybean. The court agreed...

* Dow's Enlist corn delayed likely until 2015 * Monsanto, Dow say cooperating with USDA * Critics applaud USDA move May 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday it will extend its scrutiny of controversial proposed biotech crops...

GROTON- Groton High School and Groton Community Transit will now be able to better serve the community, thanks to the support of local farmer, Bob Walter, and America's Farmers Grow Communities. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of...