Mexico’s ban on biotech corn has left the U.S. ag industry baffled. Many U.S. ag industry leaders argue that Mexico’s stringent regulations on GMO corn are not based on science. However, experts with Ambrook Research explain that the regulation is not a matter of human health, but rather a way to prevent genetically modified crops from threatening the nation’s cultural food heritage.
In early 2023, the USMCA trade partner introduced a 50% tariff on white corn imports and modified regulations to ensure tortilla makers use only non-genetically modified white corn.
In Mexico, corn is more than just a commodity crop. It is considered a big part of heritage, culture, and tradition. The country is home to more than 50 native corn varieties, and Mexican leaders believe that incredible biodiversity could be threatened if genetically modified crops are introduced.
Expanding bioethanol use strengthens rural economies, supports farm markets, and positions U.S. agriculture at the center of global low-carbon trade.
October 23, 2025 10:10 AM
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Lyndsey Smith with RealAg Radio discusses how global trade dynamics could shape the future of Canada’s pulse exports.
October 22, 2025 03:08 PM
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“Farmers for Free Trade” warns that disaster is brewing as President Trump’s trade policy is causing farm input costs to rise even more.
October 22, 2025 12:07 PM
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Corn and wheat inspections outpaced last year, but soybean movement remains seasonally active yet behind, keeping basis and freight dynamics in focus by corridor.
October 21, 2025 04:00 PM
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Lawmakers are pressing for answers on how Washington’s “managed trade” approach — keeping leverage through long-term tariffs — will affect farmers, global markets, and future export opportunities.
October 21, 2025 12:17 PM
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In the meantime, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is asking that farmers be allowed to use marketing assistance loans to help stay afloat.
October 21, 2025 11:57 AM
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Lyndsey Smith with Real Ag Radio joined RFD-TV to share a Canadian perspective on the discussions.
October 20, 2025 03:30 PM
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Bioethanol is becoming a global standard. For growers, that boom comes as drops in Mississippi River levels and in soybean demand occur in tandem, leaving barge space for corn and wheat.
October 20, 2025 01:32 PM
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The government shutdown has touched nearly every sector of the ag industry since it began, and now impacts are spilling over into dairy.
October 20, 2025 12:46 PM
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