Articles tagged under: Biotechnology
Biotech Bean in China
Published May 4, 2023
China has given its first approval of a biotech soybean that was produced domestically. Through gene-editing, China is developing a soybean with higher levels of oleic acid. This product still faces a few more regulatory hurdles before it can be…Mexico Pushes Back on Biotech Corn Issue
Published April 28, 2023
A key member of the Mexican agriculture ministry is upset with the United States and its challenge of the Mexican government’s ban on biotech corn imports. The U.S. is seeking trade consultations through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Mexican Deputy Agriculture Minister…Biotech Wheat OK’ed in Brazil
Published March 7, 2023
Brazil has approved the production of biotech wheat. Argentina is the only other country to give its approval to this technology. In both countries, this is a drought resistant trait.USTR Seeks Formal Talks With Mexico on GMO Corn
Published March 7, 2023
The United States is taking steps to resolve the trade dispute over biotech corn exports to Mexico. Leaders from both countries will participate in formal discussions. If that doesn’t resolve the standoff, the U.S. will file a dispute settlement under…Mexico’s Proposed Ban on Biotech Corn Rebuked by Corn Leaders
Published December 14, 2022
National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag and the presidents of 23 state corn grower groups are calling on the Biden Administration to address Mexico’s decision to block imports of biotech corn. The corn grower leaders want the issue on…Biotech Executive Order
Published September 13, 2022
President Joe Biden issued an executive order asking agencies and departments to increase the use of bio-based products and identify barriers to ag tech. USDA, the Food and Drug Administration and Environmental Protection Agency have 180 days to identify areas…Biotech Wheat Coming to Brazil
Published June 7, 2022
The Brazilian government is partnering with an Argentine company to develop a biotech drought-resistant wheat. Australia and New Zealand have approved the sale and use of the Bioceres GMO wheat, but the testing in Brazil has not been reported. Brazil…Aussie and New Zealand Regulators Approve GMO Wheat
Published May 10, 2022
Biotech wheat has been approved for human consumption in Australia and New Zealand. The GMO wheat cannot be grown in these two countries, but food developed from the biotech wheat can be imported. Argentine farmers are the only ones that…China Reconsiders Biotech Policy
Published November 15, 2021
The Chinese agriculture ministry is calling for a policy change that could lead to biotech crops being grown commercially being grown in China. China has been involved in biotech research, but has not approved the planting of biotech crops. It’s…