The National Association of Wheat Growers says the recent approval of a drought-tolerant wheat variety is a step towards commercialization for U.S. producers.
Jake Westlin, Vice President of Policy and Communications, says the HB4 variety is only allowed human consumption, but it could create additional interest from farmers who face lower production because drought. “A lot of people will look at this a little closer. I think there will be other factors at play like ‘how does it work?’ Is it an affordable product alternative that they already have?”
The Food and Drug Administration recently found that the variety doesn’t pose safety concerns to consumers.
