Bioceres Crop Solutions of Argentina developed the trait, which is already approved in that country and others. On Aug. 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would deregulate the trait, saying it could be safely used in wheat. | File photo

GM wheat moves closer in U.S.

UPDATED: September 4, 2024 – 0830 CST – REGINA — The United States has deregulated the HB4 trait in wheat, paving the way for genetically modified wheat to be grown in that country. However, it will likely be years before GM wheat is commercially available there. The drought-tolerant and herbicide-resistant trait is available from Bioceres […] Read more

After years of tests followed by planting under pilot agreements between Bioceres and a small number of farmers, the company has started distributing seeds to agricultural input retail companies in the South American country, said chief executive officer Federico Trucco. | Screencap via YouTube/Bioceres Crop Solutions

GM wheat seed sales begin in Argentina

NEW YORK, (Reuters) — Bioceres Crop Solutions has begun sales of genetically modified wheat seeds in Argentina, the first time the technology has been commercially available to farmers anywhere in the world. After years of tests followed by planting under pilot agreements between Bioceres and a small number of farmers, the company has started distributing […] Read more