Albert Straus of the Straus Family Creamery in Marshall California has stated that
contamination of alfalfa forage would result in the widespread loss of organic and non-GE certifications and have a devastating impact on organic dairy producers and their ability to acquire organic forage.
Not exact matches
That conclusion is based on the fact that the
alfalfa is typically harvested prior to maturity, negating the potential
of cross-pollination and
contamination.
George Siemans, CROPP Cooperative CEO, has stated that if GE
alfalfa results in the
contamination of certified organic
alfalfa stands or seed stock, it will devastate the organic farmers who market their milk as organic.
In the DEIS, USDA - APHIS concludes that
contamination of non-GE
alfalfa is highly unlikely, and if it does occur, the impacts would be inconsequential.
The Murphy Farm Hay and Feed Co. recalled a load
of alfalfa hay due to possible blister beetle
contamination; Western Milling recalled some bags
of Western Blend horse feed because
of the potential for ionophore poisoning.