American farmers , it was thought , could sell seed up to the amount saved for replanting their own acreage .
In the United States , the farmer 's privilege to save seeds to grow subsequent crops was considered protected by the Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970 .
United States farmers , it was thought , could sell seed up to the amount saved for replanting their own acreage .
In the United States , the farmer 's privilege to save seeds to grow subsequent crops was considered protected by the Plant Variety Protection Act of 1970 .