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Judge Reinstates Outdated GMO Regulations, Stifles Innovation

2/17/2025

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In a significant setback for agricultural innovation, Judge James Donato's ruling in National Family Farm Coalition v. Vilsack reinstates outdated regulations on genetically engineered crops. This decision reverses the 2020 SECURE rule, prioritizing outdated methods over product safety, and critics fear it will fuel misinformation and stifle scientific advancement in U.S. agriculture.

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In a significant setback for agricultural innovation, Judge James Donato's ruling in National Family Farm Coalition v. Vilsack reinstates outdated regulations on genetically engineered crops. This decision reverses the 2020 SECURE rule, prioritizing outdated methods over product safety, and critics fear it will fuel misinformation and stifle scientific advancement in U.S. agriculture.