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October 9, 2006: Mexico Denies Permits to Biotechs to Plant GE Corn in Northern States

2006-10-09

The Mexican Department of Agriculture turns down all seven requests filed by biotech companies to plant experimental fields of genetically engineered corn in northern Mexico. Companies that applied for permits included Monsanto, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., and others. [Associated Press, 10/18/2006]