The EU Did Gene Editing Research for Years but Planted Nothing

EU gene-edited crops can now move from the lab into the field, letting Europe start catching up with the U.S. and Brazil after years of research. Ben Klieve, StoneX Financial Inc. Senior Research Analyst, explains how CRISPR seed technology is already being used on farms and why the EU has now adopted it. Gene editing has been used in seed breeding in the U.S. and Brazil for some time, making waxy corn commercially viable for uses such as ethanol, turning cover crops into a harvestable crop and, through biofertilizers, helping corn draw nitrogen from the air like soybeans. For consumers with concerns, gene-edited products are understood to remain outside the EU organic standard. 0:00 CRISPR Leaves Pharma for Farms 0:34 Waxy Corn Finally Pays Its Way 1:04 Cover Crops Get a Second Life 1:22 Corn Taps Nitrogen From Air 1:52 Why the EU Finally Said Yes 2:26 Organic Remains the Opt-Out Discover Actionable Markets Insights with StoneX Market Intelligence: https://shop.stonex.com/collections/all?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sxtv_guest_ben_klieve&utm_content=share Like and subscribe for more financial market insights. #GeneEditing #CRISPR #AgTech #StoneX #BenKlieve --------- Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from StoneX: https://www.youtube.com/@StoneX_Official Visit https://www.stonex.com/en/insights/thought-leadership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social for insights, perspectives and thought leadership from StoneX's global network of experts. Visit our website: https://www.stonex.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social