7-5 FB Roundup Ready Injunction

 The United States Supreme Court ruled that a federal judge had erred in banning the planting of Monsanto’s genetically modified alfalfa seed last year.

In a 7 to 1 vote, the court reversed the federal injunction that stopped Monsanto from selling alfalfa seeds mixed with the powerful weed killer Roundup. The Court ruled that San Francisco judge Charles Breyer went too far with the nationwide injunction.

What about reactions from local growers? David Callister of Howe, Idaho produces some of the most prized feed hay in Central Idaho and he let his enthusiasm for the ruling show:  “Hooray. That’s great, the best news I’ve hear this year,” “I’m constantly fighting grass and weeds and having Roundup seed will allow me to raise better hay, at a good price and it’s going to save me money.”

Lawyers for Oregon organic farmers argued that use of genetically engineered seeds can contaminate conventional crops, but Monsanto says there’s little evidence and cross-pollination is unlikely.