U.S. Wheat Associates has welcomed a strategic collaboration between Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. and the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation to develop and prepare HB4® wheat for eventual U.S. commercialization.
"We recognize the opportunities this advancement in breeding technology will bring to U.S. wheat production and look forward to seeing how this trait performs in U.S.-developed varieties," said Mike Spier, USW president and CEO.
Spier emphasized the importance of the partners' commitment to the Wheat Industry Principles for Biotechnology Commercialization, which were jointly developed by USW and the National Association of Wheat Growers.
"The continued open conversations as HB4® wheat enters the wheat breeding pipeline ensure our customers know their concerns are being heard and that the U.S. wheat store will remain open to meet their desired preferences for wheat purchases," Spier added.
