Northern Colorado’s genetically engineered crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture deregulated Roundup Ready sugar beets in 2005. The genetically modified crop produced by Monsanto saw a court challenge from several groups, including the Sierra Club challenging USDA’s decision. A 2009 California federal court ruling required the USDA to renew its evaluation of the crop. USDA deregulated genetically engineered crop last year after it completed its final environmental impact statement.
Popular among Northern Colorado sugar beet farmers, the crop withstands applications of the herbicide Roundup, which kills weeds that compete with beets for moisture and nutrients.
Genetically modified corn
Farmers used a corn seed developed…
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