Monsanto: Label Debate Lively

Consumer Sensitivity Delaying Plans to Commercialize Biotech Wheat

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Biotech wheat remains in the early stages of development, according to Monsanto executives. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo)
Biotech wheat remains in the early stages of development, according to Monsanto executives. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo)
Robb Fraley, Monsanto's chief technology officer, said on a conference call Wednesday that the wheat industry supports advances in biotech crops. Still, the company is sensitive to the growing consumer pushback on biotechnology, including in the U.S.

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Chris Clayton

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