Rep. Costa Applauds USDA Decision to Fully Deregulate Roundup Ready Alfalfa

FRESNO– Today,Congressman Jim Costa announced that in response to his request, the U.S.Department of Agriculture has decided to fully deregulate Roundup ReadyAlfalfa. "Last year I joined my colleagues in requesting Secretary Vilsacktake this action, and I am glad that the USDA was able to make this commonsense decision," Costa said. "This decision is good news for Valleyagriculture, dairies and jobs". Attached is a copy of the full USDAannouncement.