Wheat farmers now have access to a new tool in their fight against drought.
USDA approved a drought-tolerant trait which the industry says has the potential to deliver significant benefits for both producers and consumers.
Peter Laudeman with the U.S. Wheat Council spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on this trait’s background, benefits for producers, and next steps in the process.
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