Insights and Stories on Gmo

After growing GM corn for decades, some U.S. farmers open to Mexican restrictions

Apr. 6, 2023 at 12:28 pm CDT

Chicago | Reuters — Mexico has found unexpected allies as it tries to limit imports of genetically modified (GM) corn: some U.S. farmers who grow the crops. Farmers have for decades planted GM corn, which protects against insects and herbicides, with seeds sold by companies such as Bayer, Corteva and […]

Canada reported seeking formal talks with Mexico on GMO rule

Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:45 pm CST

By Reuters

U.S. demands formal trade talks with Mexico over GMO corn dispute

Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:28 pm CST

By Cassandra Garrison David Lawder

Mexico opens door for GM corn in feed, industrial uses

Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:13 pm CST

By Adriana Barrera Cassandra Garrison

China to plant more soy, speed up GMOs to ensure food supply

Feb. 13, 2023 at 8:18 pm CST

By Dominique Patton

Mexico open to deal with U.S. on GMO corn

Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:59 pm CST

Mexico City | Reuters — Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he is seeking a deal with Washington after the United States threatened legal action over Mexico’s plan to ban genetically modified (GMO) corn in 2024. After meeting with Mexican officials on Monday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture […]

By Cassandra Garrison Dave Graham

Argentina’s Bioceres says GMO wheat gets OK from U.S. FDA

Jun. 27, 2022 at 4:43 pm CDT

London/Chicago | Reuters – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration concluded a review of Argentine biotechnology firm Bioceres’ BIOX.BA genetically modified (GMO) wheat without further questions, a “key step” to commercializing it in the United States, the company said on Monday. While corn and soy crops used predominantly to feed […]

By Jorgelina do Rosario Tom Polansek

China to give safety approval to more domestic GMO corn types

Dec. 29, 2021 at 8:41 am CST

Beijing | Reuters – China plans to approve the safety of more genetically modified (GMO) corn varieties produced by domestic companies, the agriculture ministry said on Dec. 27. The move comes after Beijing last month proposed an overhaul of regulatory seed rules to pave the way for approval of GMO […]

By Emily Chow Hallie Gu

China proposes new rules to ease GMO approvals

Nov. 14, 2021 at 7:29 pm CST

Beijing | Reuters — China is planning changes to its seed regulations that will make it easier to approve genetically modified crops, a move seen as a critical step toward commercializing GM corn. The ministry of agriculture and rural affairs published a draft document late on Friday proposing a series […]

By Reuters

Brazil clears GMO wheat flour from Argentina in global first

Nov. 11, 2021 at 11:41 pm CST

Sao Paulo/Buenos Aires | Reuters –– Brazil on Thursday became the first country to allow imports of flour made with genetically modified wheat, though shipments of the new variety developed in Argentina are unlikely anytime soon due to opposition from Brazilian millers and global consumers. The decision may spur a […]

By Ana Mano Hugh Bronstein

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