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Mexico Lifts Biotech Corn Ban

Published February 7, 2025

The Mexican government has ended its ban on U.S. biotech corn. This follows a December decision by a USMCA panel that found Mexico’s action was not based on science and violates the free trade agreement. The U.S. Office of the…

Biotech Approvals

Published March 25, 2024

Following its review process, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined six biotech crops can be safely grown and bred in the U.S. The list includes a Bayer CropScience canola variety bred for herbicide resistance; a Nuseed canola…

Trade Must Be Based in Science

Published February 24, 2023

A series of meetings are scheduled between the United States and Mexico on the proposed ban on biotech corn. If Mexico doesn’t change its position, the U.S. will activate the dispute settlement process through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Agriculture Secretary Tom…

Lighthizer Talks USMCA at House Ways and Means Hearing

Published June 17, 2020

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee last week. The trade ambassador answered questions on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, noting that the agreement goes into effect on July 1. Lighthizer said biotechnology will be addressed.…

Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates

Published January 20, 2020

There are updates to the biotech review process in the phase one trade deal with China. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne says the process provides more clarity moving forward. "The current process is a bit cloudy…

Doud: U.S. and China Trade Needs to Be Fair

Published June 11, 2019

During a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing, Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud provided an update on the status of trade discussions between the U.S. and China. The upcoming G20 Summit could set a path forward to continue negotiations. Doud said the…

Biotech Labeling Positive for Consumers and Farmers

Published December 27, 2018

USDA has released the final text of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, commonly referred to as the biotech labeling rule. The standard will require food manufacturers, importers and certain retailers to disclose bioengineered foods to consumers. American Sugarbeet Growers…

USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule

Published May 4, 2018

USDA’s proposed biotech label rule is is designed to bring clarity to a very complex issue. The Russell Group president and partner Randy Russell says the most difficult challenge is with the refined ingredients. “If 92 percent of corn, 94…

Chinese Scientist Goes to Prison

Published April 6, 2018

A Chinese national has been sentenced to ten-plus years in federal prison for conspiring to steal biotech rice samples at a Kansas research facility. Weiqiang Zhang is a research scientist who was caught trying to leave the U.S. with the…

Articles tagged under: biotech

Mexico Lifts Biotech Corn Ban

Biotech Approvals

Trade Must Be Based in Science

Lighthizer Talks USMCA at House Ways and Means Hearing

Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates

Doud: U.S. and China Trade Needs to Be Fair

Biotech Labeling Positive for Consumers and Farmers

USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule

Chinese Scientist Goes to Prison

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