Ban on Monsanto genetically modified alfalfa upheld

A U.S. judge on Thursday let stand a precedent-setting ban on the planting of a genetically modified alfalfa crop variety developed by Monsanto Co. Citing the potential for genetic contamination, this could be a turning point for the USDA to committ the necessary research to truly srutinize the future of biotech crops. Check out the full reuter's article here.