Accordingly, APHIS approved Roundup Ready beets for marketing and distribution in March 2005.

FORBES: Anti-Biotech Activists' Court Win Is Loss for Farmers, Consumers

Anti-biotech activist group Center for Food Safety then filed suit against APHIS, alleging that its EA was inadequate under NEPA and demanding a full environmental impact statement (EIS).

FORBES: Anti-Biotech Activists' Court Win Is Loss for Farmers, Consumers

After years of field testing, APHIS conducted an environmental assessment (EA) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and determined that Roundup Ready beets would not have a significant impact on the environment.

FORBES: Anti-Biotech Activists' Court Win Is Loss for Farmers, Consumers

Of course, the 2005 APHIS Review of US horse slaughter that was carried ut for eleven months from January 2005 until November 2005 dispels any illusions anyone in America should have about the US beigng a kinder, gentler Angel of Death than Mexico (Kaufmanzoning.org).

FORBES: No American Horse Steak for You, Europeans