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Court denies temporary injunction against genetically-modified crop, leaves door open for larger relief

By Lynda Waddington 3/17/10

A federal judge in California ruled this week not to place a temporary ban on genetically-modified sugar beets and seeds, but also hinted that a permanent injunction might be forthcoming.
“The parties should not assume that the court’s decision to deny a preliminary injunction is indicative of its views on a permanent injunction pending the full [...]

Environmental groups seek to halt use of genetically-modified sugar beets

By Lynda Waddington 1/20/10

A coalition of environmental groups have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to ban further planting and distribution of genetically-modified sugar beets and sugar beet seeds distributed by Monsanto Co. The court papers filed Tuesday by attorneys for Earthjustice and the Center For Food Safety specifically ask the court to set a moratorium of all planting, [...]

USDA Stops Loan Program for Rural Coal Power

By Adam Burke 3/17/08

A Department of Agriculture program that provided low-interest loans for rural coal power has been suspended. Iowa’s largest coal-burning plant, Council Bluffs No. 4, received $177 million from the USDA in 2004.

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