USDA Unleashes Monsanto's Multi-Herbicide-Resistant Super Maize on Farmers
Published Date: 8/5/2026
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The USDA says Bayer/Monsanto’s MON 87429 maize, a special corn engineered to resist several herbicides and help make hybrid seeds, is no longer regulated starting August 5, 2026. This means farmers and seed producers can grow and sell this corn more easily without extra government rules. It’s a big win for agriculture, helping farmers protect crops and boost seed production without extra costs or delays.
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MON 87429 Maize Deregulated by USDA
If you grow, produce, or sell seed for MON 87429 maize (a genetically engineered corn), it is no longer regulated by APHIS under 7 CFR part 340 as of August 5, 2026. That means MON 87429 is no longer subject to APHIS rules governing introduction, including importation, interstate movement, or release into the environment.
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