Posted inAgribusiness

Trumpโ€™s victory throws new USDA framework on seed industry into question

Imagine two fields, side-by-side. One grows genetically modified corn, the seed bought from a major firm. The other grows organic where the farmer stresses about cross-contamination. The company that produced the neighborโ€™s corn seed has patented its product, restricting its use. If the growerโ€™s corn intermingles with the neighborโ€™s, the organic farmer worries about being […]

Sign up for newsletters

Get the best of Investigate Midwest directly in your email inbox.

Sending to:

Gift this article