Farming Groups Take On Goliath In Court

Farming Groups Take On Goliath In Court
By | Feb 5, 2013 | 1

In a case of national prominence, farmers, seed selling businesses and agricultural organizations are fighting for their right to seek legal protection from accusations of patent infringement by the agri-giant Monsanto should they become contaminated by Monsanto’s GMO seed.

Is Pesticide Drift Trespass?

Is Pesticide Drift Trespass?

By | Aug 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

The recent Minnessota Supreme Court decision raised quite a few eyebrows and we look closely at the legal issues associated with pesticide drift and this case.

OSGATA Appeal Moves Forward in DC Court

By | Jul 24, 2012 | 1

Not a mere hypothetical disagreement. The OSGATA lawsuit against Monsanto moved forward, despite the lower court dismissal, as more scholars and organizations echo concerns over GMO contamination and onerous lawsuits.

Appeal Filed In GMO Patent Case Against Monsanto

Appeal Filed In The Case Against Monsanto

By | Apr 4, 2012 | 2

Organic and conventional family farmers, small and family-owned seed companies, and agricultural organizations recently filed an appeal in the case of OSGATA et al v. Monsanto, which was dismissed by a Federal Court in New York on February 24, 2012.

Organic Farmers Succeed Despite Federal Court Defeat

Organic Farmers Succeed Despite Federal Court Defeat

By | Feb 28, 2012 | 3

The Federal District Court in New York dismissed the organic and conventional farmers’ complaint against Monsanto. But despite the legal loss, the lawsuit leaves a beneficial legacy.

Farmers Respond To Monsanto’s Attempt To Dismiss Their Case

Farmers Respond To Monsanto's Attempt To Dismiss Their Case

By | Aug 25, 2011 | 3

Farmers and agricultural organizations demanded their right to be heard after Monsanto asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit challenging the company’s aggressive enforcement of genetically modified seed patents.

More Organic Growers Join the Suit Against Monsanto

By | Jun 2, 2011 | 16

“Society stands on the precipice of forever being bound to transgenic agriculture and transgenic food” reads the first sentence in the amended complaint filed by farmers, environmentalist, researchers and consumer groups against Monsanto. New plaintiffs strengthen the resolve to stand up to Big M.

Organic Trade Groups and Farmers Sue Monsanto

By | Mar 30, 2011 | 14

Lawsuit by organic groups asks Federal court to invalidate Monsanto’s patents and to end Monsanto’s practice of suing farmers over GMO contamination.

Germany's GM Crop Restrictions Upheld In Court

By | Nov 26, 2010 | Leave a comment

German’s top court, ruled on November 24, 2010, that the two-year-old law restricting areas where genetically modified crops are grown protected the public from risks of technology.

GMO Digest: Organic Pest Control Bests Pesticides, GE Trees and Potatoes, and More

Jul 23, 2010 | 2

The latest stories: Organic pest management proven to be better than pesticides. Chemical farming interests boost anti-pesticide message. GE tree trials continue. Why do we need GM potatoes? GM contamination lawsuits. Personal story about becoming a locavore. And more.