By Christopher Doering
WASHINGTON, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The Scotts Co. (SMG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will pay a $500,000 fine over allegations that it failed to comply with U.S. rules for field-testing a genetically engineered variety of grass used on lawns, athletic fields and golf courses, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Monday.
The settlement involves field tests in Oregon and 20 other states of creeping bentgrass modified to resist weed killers such as Monsanto's (MON.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Roundup. A golf course, for example, could be sprayed, killing weeds without hurting the grass.
For the half million in fines they get to see their patented seeds spread for eternity and carry a fee along with it.
They are "supposed" to clean up any and all contamination. How likely is that?
In truth it is impossible to set pollen adrift on the wind and expect that all the offspring will be found.
It's Pandora's Box.
Once the can of worms is open, you will never get them back in.
No we can't undo it but we can stop the destruction of diversity and stop having consumers pay for something they don't want or don't know may be harmful to them. We sure as heck better do something quickly.
Break out the flame throwers guys.
There are enough wild fires in California - Thank you anyway.
Not to mention a whole lota agenda's and even more bic lighters.
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