Frequently Asked Questions:

What different tests test!

There are a variety of procedures to test if a crop is genetically modified (GM). Tests either test for the protein synthesized by the inserted gene, or you can test for the inserted gene directly. More…

What’s GMO?

A genetically modified (GM) plant is, strictly speaking, different from a plant produced through traditional plant breeding. In a GM crop, genes are inserted in the plant's DNA by humans under laboratory conditions. It would be hard and nearly impossible to introduce these genes by traditional plant breeding. More…

How does PCR work?

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a method to find the genes/DNA that make a particular plant genetically modified. More...

Grain Trends:

Today’s grain trade is changing dramatically. There is a move from large volumes of commodity grain to small lots of grain in sealed containers. More...

IP Trade:

Specialty grain is grain with desirable special characteristics compared to "commodity" grain. For instance, corn with high oil or lysine content, organic grain, and non-GM grain are all grains with special characteristics. More...

 

 

 

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