For the first time ever, a Federal judge has imposed a moratorium on the planting of a commercialized, genetically modified crop. In the decision, Judge Charles Breyer in the Federal Northern District of California affirmed his preliminary ruling, which echoed the Center for Food Safety's arguments in their lawsuit against USDA, that the crop could harm the environment and contaminate natural alfalfa.

Judge Breyer has ordered a complete Environmental Review of Monsanto's gene-altered alfalfa. The judge called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban any further planting until it presents a complete Environmental Impact Statement. The judged ruled that the USDA's prior approval of genetically engineered "Roundup Ready" alfalfa was illegal.

The Center for Food Safety initiated the legal action resulting in the judge's ruling. CFS is a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established for the purpose of challenging harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives.

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