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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…
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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…
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Biotech Trait Rejected by Mexican Government

Published October 11, 2021

Mexican health regulators have rejected a new biotech corn trait for the first time. It was SmartStax Pro trait produced by Bayer. The company describes this as an “unscientific” decision and may take this issue to the courts. Mexico has…
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Science-Based Biotech Approvals Sought From China

Published July 28, 2021

China’s uncertain biotechnology approval process influences the tools available in crop production. Biotechnology Innovation Organization President and CEO Michelle McMurray-Heath made that point while testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. "On average, it takes our companies seven years to just…
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Biotechnology is in the Courts

Published July 27, 2021

The Center for Food Safety, the National Family Farm Coalition, Friends of the Earth and others are back in court, challenging the Trump Administration’s regulatory changes for the approval of biotech crops. The lawsuit, which was filed in California, claims…
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U.S., Canada and Mexico Review Trade Issues

Published May 18, 2021

In separate video calls, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke with her Canadian and Mexican counterparts. Tai emphasized Canada must live up to its trade obligations for U.S. dairy products. Tai also called on Mexico to resume the authorization of…
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Biotech Potato Variety Deregulated

Published April 27, 2021

USDA is extending its deregulation to the Snowden Z6 potato. The J.R. Simplot potato variety is genetically engineered for late blight protection and reduced bruising. USDA previously reviewed and deregulated another Simplot biotech variety called Innate. The Animal and Plant…
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USDA Seeks Feedback on Biotech Framework

Published December 27, 2020

The USDA wants feedback on modern regulatory biotech framework in order to transition portions of the FDA’s pre-existing animal biotech regulatory oversight. The framework covers animal health, efficacy, food safety evaluation and food storage regarding biotech animals. Last year, President…
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