USDA has approved the HB4 wheat variety with both drought and herbicide-tolerant properties.  The cultivar was developed by Bioceres Crop Solutions in Argentine.  The strain is currently in commercial use in Argentine but will require careful introduction to the U.S and world markets with assurances to industrial and domestic consumers of safety.  It is hoped that three decades of acceptance of GM corn and soybeans will facilitate widespread adoption of genetically modified wheat. There are evident advantages to farmers, the environment agribusiness companies and ultimately consumers from adoption of GM technology.