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U.S. Needs to Step Up the Investment in Biotechnology

Published April 10, 2025

A new report has been released in Washington, D.C., calling for urgent action to make biotechnology a national priority. The report from the National Security Commission on Emerging Technology said the United States is in danger of falling far behind…

A Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

Published May 9, 2024

USDA, EPA and Food and Drug Administration have issued a joint plan to streamline and clarify regulations for biotechnology. A whole-government approach includes oversight of biotech crops, animals and microorganisms.

Biotech Wheat on the Way

Published May 3, 2024

Biotechnology and gene-editing are seen as a way to deliver high-yield stability to the wheat business. U.S. Wheat Associates Director of Trade Policy Peter Laudeman said this technology is on the horizon. "You've got this company out of Argentina, Bioceres that's…

Mexico Takes Steps to Protect Domestic Market

Published June 20, 2023

Mexico’s president has an agreement with tortilla manufacturers to only use non-biotech white corn. The United States and Canada are seeking a dispute settlement panel within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement in a dispute over biotech corn. The United States…

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…

Articles tagged under: Biotechnology

U.S. Needs to Step Up the Investment in Biotechnology

A Joint Regulatory Plan for Biotechnology

Biotech Wheat on the Way

Mexico Takes Steps to Protect Domestic Market

Biotech Bean in China

Mexico Pushes Back on Biotech Corn Issue

Biotech Wheat OK’ed in Brazil

USTR Seeks Formal Talks With Mexico on GMO Corn

Mexico’s Proposed Ban on Biotech Corn Rebuked by Corn Leaders

Biotech Executive Order

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