Government Policy & Regulatory
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USDA finally removes Soybeans of Other Colors grading factor
USA- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finally removed Soybeans of Other Colors (SBOC) as a grading factor for determining soybean quality. Under the…
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Bioceres HB4 wheat receives approval in Paraguay
PARAGUAY- The Instituto de Biotecnologia Agricola (INBIO) has announced the approval of HB4 wheat, setting the stage for future production and commercialization of the genetically…
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Danisco’s phytase enzyme secures EU approval for use in poultry and swine feed
EUROPE- Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health recently announced that its phytase enzyme, Axtra PHY GOLD, has received regulatory approvals for use in poultry and swine…
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Cameroonian farmers protest cash crops export ban to Nigeria as illegal trade persists
CAMEROON- Farmers in Cameroon are protesting a recently-instituted ban on cash crops exports to Nigeria, announced by Cameroon’s trade minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, in…
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FDA announces withdrawal of combination medicated feed for swine
USA- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has announced a voluntary withdrawal of a combination medicated feed for swine…