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Farm Progress America, October 12, 2020

Max Armstrong reports on the approval of the first biotech wheat product in Argentina

October 12, 2020

Max Armstrong looks at one crop that has not had a genetically modified history – wheat. That changed last week when Argentina approved a new biotech wheat system. Max looks at the export market for Argentina wheat, which includes one major partner – Brazil. Many groups in Argentina have weighed in against the approval of the crop including trade groups, wheat users and environmental organizations.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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