MONSANTO: Deregulation of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa Prompts Lawsuit

Deregulation of Genetically Engineered Alfalfa Prompts Lawsuit

“We expect Monsanto to force-feed people genetically engineered crops—that’s its business model,” said Earthjustice attorney Paul Achitoff, who is lead counsel on the case.

“We hoped for better from the USDA, which has much broader responsibilities.”

Monsanto commonly offers unsustainable solutions to the agriculture industry—such as genetically engineered seeds and increased herbicide use—and then dubs those dubious solutions “sustainable agriculture.” The company’s latest unsustainable solution comes in the form of genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa, which the United States Department of Agriculture recently deregulated and approved for planting.