Bayer's Pest-Proof Corn Deregulated: Bugs in Trouble
Published Date: 9/29/2025
Notice
Summary
The government has decided that Bayer’s MON 95379 corn, which is genetically engineered to protect itself from certain insect pests, is safe and no longer needs special regulation. This means farmers can grow this corn without extra restrictions, helping protect crops from bugs and potentially saving money on pesticides. The decision is official now, so the corn can be used and sold freely.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Grow and Sell MON 95379 Freely
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has determined that Bayer’s MON 95379 corn is no longer regulated. This means farmers can grow and sell MON 95379 without the special regulatory restrictions that applied before.
Built-In Protection Against Lepidopteran Pests
MON 95379 corn is genetically engineered to produce two insecticidal proteins to protect against feeding damage caused by target lepidopteran pests. This built-in protection helps crops resist those specific insect pests.
Possible Pesticide Cost Savings
The notice says MON 95379 can help protect crops from bugs and potentially save farmers money on pesticides. Farmers growing this variety may reduce expenditures on chemical insect controls because the plant produces insecticidal proteins.
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