A federal court filed an entry default against Boersen Farms. (DTN graphic)

OMAHA (DTN) -- Boersen Farms defaulted on a $2.4 million seed contract with Monsanto Company, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court by Monsanto.

According to the lawsuit, and a subsequent motion for default, Boersen Farms, operated by Dennis Boersen of Zeeland, Michigan, has not responded to the Monsanto lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in St. Louis.

Court records indicate Boersen Farms was served with the original complaint on Nov. 16, 2017. The farm was served with an amended complaint on Dec. 28, 2017.

A court filing by Monsanto on Jan. 19, 2018, stated that Boersen failed to appear or file a responsive pleading to either complaint, and Monsanto asked the court for an entry of default against Boersen Farms. The court filed an entry of default against Boersen Farms on Jan. 24, 2018.