Articles tagged under: GMO
Mexico Bans GMO Corn
Published November 1, 2022
Mexico has confirmed that it does not plan to amend its ban on imports of GMO corn that is set to start in 2024. Mexico is a top customer for U.S. corn, accounting for 20-25 percent of U.S. corn exports…A New Standard for Food Labels
Published January 3, 2022
USDA has changed the labeling laws for foods developed with biotech ingredients. As of Saturday, the label must use the term ‘bioengineered.’ The change is part of an effort to deliver a uniform, national standard for labeling.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…Federal Judge Allows Mexico’s Ban on GMO Corn
Published May 25, 2021
An executive order issued by Mexico’s president to stop all imports of biotech corn and ban the use of glyphosate can move forward. A Mexican federal judge rejected a request from the National Farm Council to prevent these policies from…Lawsuit Filed Over Bioengineered Label
Published July 31, 2020
A lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of California that seeks to abolish the national food labeling rules that will become mandatory in 2022. The new standards would require the use of the term ‘bioengineered,’ rather than ‘non-GMO’…China Approves New GMO Products for Import
Published June 23, 2020
China’s agriculture ministry has issued safety certificates for two new soybean varieties. Five corn hybrids and another soybean variety were also renewed. This is seen as an indication China is easing its restrictions on biotech crop imports.Biotechnology Policies Updated
Published May 15, 2020
USDA is making the first significant update to its biotechnology regs in more than 30 years. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said this will streamline and modernize the USDA regulatory system and facilitate science-based technologies.Schafer Dives Into the Issue of Trade and Biotechnology
Published May 15, 2020
Former Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer, who served two terms as North Dakota's governor, is featured in the latest podcast from ClimateAi. Regarding the issue of food security, Schafer emphasized the importance of biotech crops. "The European Union oppresses African countries…Fear-Based Marketing Claims Affects the Farmer
Published February 6, 2019
With every trip down the supermarket aisle, consumers are inundated with conflicting messages about the health, safety and sustainability of food. Speaking at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting, National Milk Producers Federation senior vice president Chris Galen said…