Syngenta's Bug-Fighting Corn Seeks Freedom from USDA Oversight
Published Date: 2/18/2026
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Syngenta Seeds wants the USDA to stop regulating their new insect-resistant MZIR260 corn, which fights off pesky fall armyworms using genetic engineering. The USDA is sharing the petition and a safety check for the public to review and comment on until April 20, 2026. If approved, farmers could grow this corn more easily, potentially saving money and protecting crops from bugs.
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