GE Drought Hybrids Approved

China Accepts DroughtGard

With some irrigation, these DroughtGard hybrids were hanging tough last summer despite a record drought. China's acceptance of this technology allows growers to sell it into foreign markets. (DTN photo by Emily Garnett)
With some irrigation, these DroughtGard hybrids were hanging tough last summer despite a record drought. China's acceptance of this technology allows growers to sell it into foreign markets. (DTN photo by Emily Garnett)
Chinese officials on June 17 granted "full regulatory import authorization" to Monsanto's DroughtGard hybrids, the first seed corn genetically engineered to be drought-resistant.

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