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Subscribe to RSSCNBC's Jane Wells reports on some genetically modified seeds that are specifically made to fight droughts.
Could genetically modified seeds be a drought solution?
While farmers across the country struggle with the worst drought in 50 years, CNBC's Jane Wells reports on some genetically modified corn seeds that are specifically made to fight droughts.
And the global seed business is not small change -- it was a $46 billion in 2012.
But how do these seeds play into the debate over genetically-modified food? Watch Wells report above.
More coverage of the drought:
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Americans tell their story of #Drought2012
In drought-stricken Wisconsin, farmers helping farmers
Emergency well drilling brings relief to farmers stricken by drought
See a full play list of drought-related videos here.
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Even genetically altered seeds won't grow without water.
You are correct, denver... in a year like this, nothing would grow with what mother nature has provided us. In Kansas, though, a typical year provides us with most of our precipitation in a short amount of time with several weeks of hot, dry weather in between. The new "drought tolerant" varieties help the corn plants hang on through those dry times. In short, we can produce more corn with the same amount of inputs- something we ALL want!