genetically modified

China approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified soybeans, corn, and cotton.  Reuters said the expanded approvals are intended to boost high-yielding crops, reduce the need for imports, and ensure Chinese food security.  Th...

Back in August, the USDA gave the greenlight for a genetically modified wheat to be grown in the United States.  Does this mean growers across the Northwest will soon plant and grow HB4 wheat, which is modified to be drought tolerate?   ...

Agriculture groups are pressing the FDA to hand over the regulation of genetically engineered animals to the Department of Agriculture.  The FDA oversees the review and safety of GE animals, but the USDA overseas GE plants.  Politico reports that animal agriculture groups insist the FDA framework lacks clarity and the process is slow, pointing to the fact that the FDA has cleared just one GE anima

Japan is halting imports of western white and feed wheat from the Pacific coast after unapproved genetically-modified crops were found in an unplanted field in Washington.  Imports of wheat from the U.S. Gulf region will continue to Japan.  ...

The USDA announced Friday genetically modified wheat was recently discovered in a Washington wheat field.  The 22 GE plant were found in an unused field.  The wheat in question was developed by Monsanto, and is resistant to Roundup.   ...