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New GMOs in Agriculture: No gain, much pain
The European Commission plans to exempt most plants that can be produced using new genomic techniques (NGT) from genetic engineering legislation. Frans Timmermans called the deregulation of NGTs a tool to achieve the goals of the Green Deal. But taking a closer look, this promise turns out to be ...Read more -
Making the Case for Advanced Ag R&D in the Next Biden-Harris Budget
As the Biden-Harris administration crafts its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) budget submission, the Breakthrough Institute weighed in to highlight how advanced research remains underfunded in the Department of Agriculture’s research and development (R&D) efforts. In a letter delivered to key...Read more -
AI seeing staggering demand in agriculture sector
An AgTech Findings survey conducted by crop management company The Yield Technology Solutions has found that there has been a staggering rise in demand for AI and data analysis solutions within the agriculture industry. Out of over 800 US agricultural workers surveyed, more respondents felt as th...Read more -
ADM regenerative ag report covers global projects
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US — ADM covered plans and progress in North America and other continents when releasing its inaugural annual regenerative agriculture report Nov. 29. “We’re scaling up our efforts to enhance the sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint of the value chains in which we ope...Read more -
Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture grew 14% in 20 years
Livestock accounted for slightly more than half of the 14% increase in global greenhouse gas emissions by agriculture from 2000 to 2021, said a Food and Agriculture Organization report on Wednesday. Livestock accounted for slightly more than half of the 14 percent increase in global greenhouse ga...Read more -
Local Schools Provide Hands-On Learning With Agriculture Grants
From bug hotels to schoolyard gardens, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County Public Schools are getting help to provide hands-on agricultural experiences to students. Grants provided by Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom will help pay for these opportunities. This year, Virginia AITC provided a t...Read more -
DATCP Secretary: Wisconsin Agriculture Makes Holiday Traditions Happen
The holiday season is almost upon us, and with it comes many traditions; special holiday meals shared with loved ones, gathering together for festive parties and celebrations, reflecting on the things we are grateful for, and setting goals for the year ahead. Many of the traditions and activiti...Read more -
U.S. Agribusiness Trade Mission Cements U.S. Presence in Southeast Asia
Looking to increase U.S. exporter presence in Southeast Asian markets, a U.S. Department of Agriculture delegation, led by USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, expanded existing trade ties in Malaysia and Singapore earlier this month. More than 300 bus...Read more -
REGEV Hybrid Fungicide Awarded ‘Overall BioAgriculture Solution of the Year’
STK Bio-Ag Technologies, a pioneer in the development and marketing of botanical based and hybrid solutions for crop protection, has received the Overall BioAgriculture Solution of the Year Award for its first-ever ‘hybrid’ fungicide, REGEV, from the 3rd Annual BioTech Breakthrough Awards program...Read more -
UF agriculture research center shows what it can do
University of Florida agricultural researchers working to solve the problems of Southwest Florida growers of fruits and vegetables held an open house in Immokalee this week to let folks know how they are working to solve major problems like citrus greening, poor soil, and pest management. The ope...Read more -
USDA Launches Initiative to Enhance Competitiveness of the U.S. Specialty Crops Industry
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is initiating a new effort to further support the U.S. specialty crops sector and increase the competitiveness of its products as part of the Biden-Harris Administra...Read more -
Agriculture in the Pan Amazon: Industrial infrastructure for grains and cereals
The soy/maize supply chain is dependent on the existence of privately owned logistical facilities that are essential for receiving, drying and storing soy and feed grains post-harvest. Without silos, the entire harvest would have to be transported immediately to distant processing plants or expor...Read more