The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced the deregulation of two lines of genetically engineered (GE) corn, respectively.
The first line was developed by Syngenta Seeds, Inc. for both insect-resistance and glufosinate-ammonium resistance. APHIS is extending deregulation to this line based on its similarity to a previously deregulated corn line. The second line was developed by the Monsanto Company for resistance to the herbicides dicamba and glufosinate.
Final documents for these deregulations can be found at the links below.
Monsanto GE Corn Line Related Documents
Syngenta GE Corn Line Related Documents
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Senior Online Editor, CropLife
Matt Hopkins is Senior Multi-Media Specialist for the Agribusiness Group at Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), including such brands as CropLife, CropLife IRON, AgriBusiness Global, Global Agtech Initiative, and Cotton Grower. He is responsible for managing an array of digital products, including newsletters, websites, video, and social media. Hopkins originally joined MMW in 1994 as an editor for Greenhouse Grower magazine before transitioning to Business Manager of its MeisterPro division. He has a Communications Degree from Cleveland State University.
