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Monsanto developed a Roundup Ready genetically modified wheat but ended development in 2004 due to concerns from wheat exporters about the rejection of genetically modified (GM) wheat by foreign markets. [117] Two patents were critical to Monsanto's GM soybean business; one expired in 2011 and the other in 2014. [118]
The U.S. wheat industry was nearly brought to its knees after the discovery of a genetically modified strain Monsanto had tested years ago was inexplicably found growing in an Oregon farmer's field.
Monsanto created a "standing denial" of the hoax on their "Myths About Monsanto" webpage, [26] and tweeted a disclaimer prior to the 420 holiday in 2016, [27] and on April 20, 2017, again tweeted "Happy 4-20. Time for our yearly reminder: Monsanto has not and is not working on GMO marijuana." [28]
The discovery threatened US wheat exports which totaled $8.1 billion in 2012. [334] Japan, South Korea and Taiwan temporarily suspended winter wheat purchases as a result of the discovery. [335] [336] [337] As of August 30, 2013, while the source of the modified wheat remained unknown, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan had resumed placing orders ...
With the news that Japan is once again accepting imports of U.S. wheat, the current crisis for farmers has passed; but the episode still exposes the risks to our food future posed by genetically ...
Monsanto is caught in the middle of a unique situation. The anti-GMO (genetically modified organism) movement could be a threat to existing soybean and corn seed sales, while the potential to ...
The transgenic wheat that was furthest developed was Monsanto's MON 71800,r which is glyphosate-resistant via a CP4/maize EPSPS gene. [36] Monsanto received approval from the FDA for its use in food, but withdrew its EPA application in 2004, so the product was never marketed. It also received approval for use as food in Colombia. [37]
Monsanto is scary because -- in the eyes of detractors -- it's compressing 10,000 years of genetic adaptations into 10 years of mad science. ... (although wheat appears headed in that direction ...