The fast-growing fish can now be raised and sold in the US, although it’s likely to be some time before the product hits the market.

The drop may be due to fewer inspections, but critics say the USDA also appears to be avoiding documenting the violations.

From canceled conferences to delayed publications, fallout of the shutdown spread beyond US borders, prompting concerns about long-term damage to international collaboration.

While farmers have the green light to grow the genetically engineered plant, FDA approval is still needed before the seeds are sold as food.

The plan would move two scientific branches out of Washington, DC, by 2019.

The European Union says no thanks.

A pesticide industry leader, Hutchins was formerly president of the Entomological Society of America.

A pilot program announced last month will consider combining announced and surprise inspections.

Restrictions will remain on transgenic plants, which contain artificially inserted genes from other species.