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Bioceres Launches Drought-Resistant HB4 Wheat for U.S. Farms

2/7/2025

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Bioceres has unveiled HB4 wheat, a groundbreaking genetically engineered variety that thrives in drought and resists herbicides. Recently greenlit for U.S. farming, this innovation represents a pivotal moment for GM wheat, overcoming past market hesitations. The company is actively partnering with U.S. wheat organizations to navigate import regulations from key markets such as Mexico and Japan.

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Bioceres has unveiled HB4 wheat, a groundbreaking genetically engineered variety that thrives in drought and resists herbicides. Recently greenlit for U.S. farming, this innovation represents a pivotal moment for GM wheat, overcoming past market hesitations. The company is actively partnering with U.S. wheat organizations to navigate import regulations from key markets such as Mexico and Japan.