DuPont's Plenish High Oleic Soybeans Approved By USDA

DuPont DD announced it has reached a regulatory milestone and the final step of the U.S. regulatory process with confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that its Plenish™ high oleic soybean trait has been approved for cultivation in the United States. "Obtaining USDA deregulation for Plenish™ high oleic soybeans is an example of Pioneer's increased focus and capability in moving biotech traits through global regulatory systems and into farmers' fields," said Paul E. Schickler, president – Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business.