USDA to Deregulate Monsanto’s Next-Generation Weed Control Trait Technology
16 January 2015 The U.S. Department of Agriculture will deregulate Monsanto’s dicamba-tolerant trait technologies – Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans and Bollgard II XtendFlex cotton. USDA indicated that its decision will be published in the Federal Register in the near future, according to a release from the company. These weed management solutions will provide farmers with more consistent, flexible control of tough-to-manage broadleaf weeds.
“This announcement marks an important milestone for farmers around the world,” said Robb Fraley, Ph.D., Monsanto’s chief technology officer. “Weeds represent a key pest to agriculture operations around the world and limit crops of much-needed nutrients, sunlight and access to available water resources. We’re excited to provide additional tools that can help improve efficiencies on farm and support farmers in bringing more food to harvest for consumers.”
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