Tag Archive

Ruling on Sugar Beets not so Sweet

By Guy Hand

A ruling on Monday could have a dramatic impact on agriculture in Idaho and the Northwest. According to the New York Times: “A federal judge has ruled that the government failed to adequately assess the environmental impacts of genetically engineered sugar beets before approving the crop for cultivation in the United States. The decision... »

Genetically Modified Alfalfa Creeps into Controversy

By Guy Hand

There's a drama playing out in an unlikely place: the alfalfa fields of southern Idaho. It pits farmer against farmer in a struggle that could shape the future of American agriculture. »