After China allegedly stole Iowa corn seed, U.S. calls for more farm security

U.S. law enforcement officials are calling on farms growing GMO seed to bolster their security against foreign nationals set on stealing the technology, says Reuters. Assistant Attorney General John Carlin, who heads the Justice Department’s national security division, recommends that farmers build fences or hire security services to patrol crops. But the agricultural industry says both suggestions are unrealistic,… » Read More

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