USDA has given the green light to a type of genetically modified wheat in a move some are calling a win for U.S. farmers.
The move will allow the production of HB4 wheat, which is made by an Argentina biotech company and is modified to fight drought. This could spell good news for farmers battling dry conditions, but there are concerns. Some consumers shy away from genetically modified foods, and so do some commercial buyers.
HB4 has not yet been approved for major U.S trade partners like Mexico, the Philippines, and Japan. The FDA did field trials back in 20-22 and had no further questions for the developers.
