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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Canada joins US in trade dispute over Mexico's proposed limits on GM corn
Canada has announced its participation in a trade dispute panel initiated by the US regarding Mexico's proposed restrictions on imports of genetically modified (GM) corn, ABC News reported.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Mexico targets GM corn agreement with the US next month
The Mexican foreign ministry said Mexico and the US aim to reach an agreement by January 2023 over an upcoming Mexican ban on genetically modified (GM) corn imports, Nasdaq reported.
Thursday, December 1, 2022
US may take legal action if Mexico proceeds with GM corn ban
Tom Vilsack, US Agriculture Secretary, has warned the president of Mexico that the US would be forced to take legal action if no "acceptable resolution" was found for Mexico's plan to ban genetically modified (GM) corn, BBC News r ...
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Mexico considers international grain agreements following GM corn ban
Victor Suarez, Mexico's Deputy Agriculture Minister said the country's upcoming 2024 ban on genetically modified (GM) corn will go ahead, as the nation considers direct agreements with American, Argentinian, and Brazilian farmers to secure ...
Friday, September 30, 2022
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in talks with Mexico on looming GM corn ban
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he remains in talks with Mexican officials about Mexico's looming genetically modified (GM) corn ban to get clarity on the issue, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
US farmers call on government to oppose Mexico's upcoming ban on GM corn
US farmers are urging their government to challenge a Mexican ban on genetically modified (GM) corn under the terms of a regional free trade agreement, threatening both countries with billions of dollars in economic damage, Reuters reported ...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Mexico to expand GM corn cultivation
September 21, 2011 Mexico to expand GM corn cultivation Permits for huge extensions of genetically modified (GM) corn to be grown for the first time in Mexico are expected to be allowed before the end of 2011, according to a company lobby g ...
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Mexico grants GM corn pilot project
March 10, 2011 Mexico grants GM corn pilot project Mexico has given consent to its first pilot project to develop genetically-modified (GM) corn, which is expected to draw fire from environmental groups who are alarmed by its possible impac ...
Friday, January 28, 2011
Mexico declines Monsanto's appeal to expand GM corn test plots
January 28, 2011 Mexico declines Monsanto's appeal to expand GM corn test plots A Mexican regulatory organisation has turned down Monsanto's application to expand to pilot sowing projects of GM corn in northern Mexico, according to official ...
Thursday, October 7, 2010
GM corn enters into Mexico despite fears
October 7, 2010 GM corn enters into Mexico despite fears GM corn is coming in to Mexico after overcoming years of legal barriers - a positive sign to some farmers due to reduced imports, but others see a threat to their heritage. For years ...
Friday, February 5, 2010
Mexico starts planting GM corn amid protests
February 5, 2010 Mexico starts planting GM corn amid protests Private companies in Mexico have begun the first legal plantings of GM corn despite the protests of anti-GM groups. Environmentalists and farm groups have filed an appeal with th ...
Friday, October 16, 2009
Mexico issues first permits for GM corn cultivation
October 16, 2009 Mexico issues first permits for GM corn cultivation Mexico has issued two permits on Thursday (Oct 15) to grow GM corn for the first time in an effort to boost corn production. Mexico's agriculture ministry said the two per ...
Monday, June 8, 2009
Mexico may begin GM corn planting trials
June 8, 2009 Mexico may begin GM corn planting trials                              Mexico, considered the birthplace of corn, is mulling more than two dozen requests to begin experimental planting of genetically modified crops, the agricult ...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Mexico may grow GM corn by 2012
March 12, 2009 Mexico may grow GM corn by 2012                                  Mexico could be growing GM corn by 2012 but will protect native varieties, said Agriculture Secretary Alberto Cardenas. GM varieties could boost corn production ...
Friday, March 21, 2008
Mexico approves experimental planting of GM corn
March 21, 2008 Mexico approves experimental planting of GM corn   Mexico said Wednesday (March 19, 2008) it will begin allowing experimental planting of genetically modified crops, despite resistance from the farm sector. The regulations pu ...

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