Debt Debate, Congressional Visits, Roundup Ready EIS

09/02/2011

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    During June and July, Washington was consumed by the theatrical negotiations among our government leaders in their efforts to avert defaulting on the nation’s debts on August 2.  The size and timing of the spending cuts and a pitched battle over tax increases as part of the package have created major political challenges in achieving a solution. Most members of Congress, however, have a clear determination that a solution must be achieved, because the ramifications of inaction will negatively impact our nation and every citizen in a significant way. 
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Roundup Ready, 2012 Farm Bill, Sugar Imports

05/01/2011

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Roundup Ready Sugarbeets
    On Thursday, March 17, the Center for Food Safety’s newest lawsuit was transferred from the U.S. District Court for Northern California to the U. S. District Court in Washington, D.C.         
    On March 28, the U.S. Department of Justice moved to consolidate the transferred case with the Grant vs. Vilsack case in which we are plaintiffs.  On the same day, the Center for Food Safety withdrew their request for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction to prevent the planting of the 2011 crop, while reserving the right to re-file it at any time. 
    As always, check with your local processor for the latest information on litigation activity.
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Roundup Ready Sugarbeets - Damaged Sugar Cane crop - Crop Insurance - Congressional Reorganization

01/05/2011

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Roundup Ready ~ Lame Duck Session ~ Elections By Luther Markwart American Sugar Beet Assn.

12/29/2010

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Roundup Ready Litigation ~ Sugar Market ~ 2012 Farm Bill Hearings ~ 2010 Elections ~ 2010 ASGA Cleavinger Intern ~ Mark Your Calendars

08/05/2010

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      On April 27, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the Roundup Ready® alfalfa case. As you will recall, the beet sugar industry filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court to present our industry’s views on key legal issues in the case.
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Roundup Ready Litigation ~ 2010 Acreage Intentions ~ Supply & Demand ~ Crop Insurance ~ Dietary Issues

05/05/2010

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Roundup Ready Litigation

Since we are actively involved in ongoing litigation, very little can be written or discussed publicly about the case. A strong reminder is extended to all growers that no interviews should be conducted until this case is completed.
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February 2010: Roundup Ready Lawsuit ~ Crop Insurance ~ 2010 Elections

02/05/2010

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This Issue's Topics Include: Roundup Ready Lawsuit ~ Crop Insurance ~ 2010 Elections

Roundup Ready Lawsuit
On January 19, the plaintiffs in the Roundup Ready® lawsuit asked the U.S. District Court (9th Circuit)
for a preliminary injunction to stop the “further planting, cultivation, processing, or other use of Roundup
Ready sugar beets or sugar beet seeds, including the flowering of any sugar beet seed crop, until the environmental impact statement (‘EIS’) has been completed and finally approved as required by the
National Environmental Policy Act (‘NEPA’)”. They have requested a March 5 date for Judge Jeffrey
White to hear their argument.
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