# US Gives Green Light to GM Wheat: Could This Be a Game-Changer for Drought? 🌾

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**Created:** [August 28, 2024, 9:21am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/us-gives-green-light-to-gm-wheat-could-this-be-a-game-changer-for-drought/290066 "2024-08-28T09:21:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 9:21am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/us-gives-green-light-to-gm-wheat-could-this-be-a-game-changer-for-drought/290066/1 "2024-08-28T09:21:25Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **USDA Approval**  
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has deemed genetically modified HB4 wheat, developed by Argentina’s Bioceres, safe for growth in the U.S. This wheat is engineered to withstand drought.

2. **Next Steps**  
Before commercialization, Bioceres must complete additional field trials, which will take several years. This wheat could become a significant asset for farmers facing severe weather challenges.

3. **Consumer Concerns**  
Despite the potential benefits, some consumer groups worry about the health impacts of genetically modified wheat, which is used in many staple foods.

**Read more at:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com)