The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has initiated a 60-day public comment period for a petition from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, seeking approval to commercially release a genetically engineered soybean, identified as COR-23134-4. This soybean is designed to resist certain caterpillar pests through the expression of three insecticidal proteins. APHIS argues that the soybean is unlikely to pose a plant pest risk and, if approved, would be classified as nonregulated, similar to other biotech crops. The public can submit comments until October 19, 2026. A final determination from APHIS is expected in early 2027.
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