The Economics of Testing for Biotech Grain: Application to StarLink Corn

StarLink corn, a variety not approved for human use, disrupted the marketing system in 2000 because of inadvertent commingling. This paper provides an overview of the economics of testing grain for biotech content. What are the risks facing buyers and sellers, and how are these influenced by testing...

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Main Authors: D. Demcey Johnson, William W. Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Agricultural Economics Association 2005-08-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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Online Access:https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/31220