Corn Protein Exemption Speeds Up Farm Approvals
Published Date: 2/25/2025
Rule
Summary
The EPA says it’s safe to have Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.34 protein on corn without setting a limit for how much can be there. This change helps farmers and companies like Pioneer Hi-Bred by making it easier to grow and sell corn with this natural pest protector. It starts now, so no extra costs or delays for anyone involved!
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Cry1B.34 Residue Tolerance Exemption
If you grow or sell corn, the EPA says residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1B.34 protein in or on field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn do not need a tolerance limit when used as a Plant-Incorporated Protectant (PIP). The rule removes the need to set a maximum permissible residue level and, the agency says, takes effect immediately, which the agency says makes it easier for farmers and companies like Pioneer Hi-Bred to grow and sell this corn.
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