Introduction to Agricultural Biotechnology
Agric4profits
AUGUST 3, 2024
What is Agricultural Biotechnology? Biotechnology is not a new era of scientific endeavour: microorganisms have been used to produce food such as beer, vinegar,
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Agric4profits
AUGUST 3, 2024
What is Agricultural Biotechnology? Biotechnology is not a new era of scientific endeavour: microorganisms have been used to produce food such as beer, vinegar,
Real Agriculture
MARCH 10, 2024
Approval of a biotechnology reform bill in the European Parliament last month has been hailed as a major breakthrough toward allowing “new genomic techniques,” such as gene-editing, to be used in crop breeding in Europe. The bill still faces an uphill battle to become law across the European Union, but the vote was one example.
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Agric4profits
JULY 30, 2024
In the field of agriculture, biotechnology has contributed to crop improvement by developing salt and drought resistant crops, developing crop varieties which c
Real Agriculture
JULY 31, 2024
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced $2,325,361 over four years to fund soybean variety development with Performance Plants Inc. The funding is provided through the AgriScience Program – Projects Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Performance Plants Inc.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 6, 2023
in its trade dispute over Mexico’s restrictions on agricultural biotechnology. The Canadian government has not yet decided whether it will join the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai formally requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Mexico (CUSMA or USMCA) trade agreement on Friday.
Food Politics
AUGUST 4, 2023
The Science and Our Food Supply Teacher Guides are challenging hands-on, minds-on activities that empower students to make informed choices about food safety, nutrition, biotechnology, and dietary supplements. You would never know from reading the one on biotechnology, for example, that the topic caused much in the way of debate.
Agric4profits
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Viruses are microscopic entities that can only replicate inside the living cells of other organisms. They are different from bacteria and other microorganisms i
Real Agriculture
JUNE 8, 2023
Update, June 9: The Canadian government has decided to sign on as a third party in the United States’ request for dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s restrictions on biotechnology in agriculture.
Food Politics
MARCH 28, 2024
Tim Wise of the Institute for Agricultural and Trade Policy argues that Mexico’s scientific defense is strong. Tries to Force Potentially Hazardous GM Corn on Mexico The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network supports Mexico’s position. A trade tribunal has been set up to adjudicate this dispute.,
Real Agriculture
OCTOBER 19, 2023
The chair of the House of Commons’ agriculture committee has introduced a private member’s bill aimed at speeding up regulatory approvals of new seed genetics, feed products, and crop protection products for Canadian farmers. Kody Blois, Liberal MP from Nova Scotia, tabled Bill C-359 — An Act to amend the Feeds Act, the Seeds Act.
Real Agriculture
JUNE 9, 2023
The Canadian government has decided to sign on as a third party in the United States’ request for dispute settlement consultations regarding Mexico’s restrictions on biotechnology in agriculture. challenge under the rules.
NASDA
DECEMBER 7, 2023
food and agriculture community to ask you to support this important President Export Council (PEC) proposal to bolster American agriculture’s global competitive standing around the world. food and agriculture, eliminate unwarranted non-tariff barriers, and reinforce global food security. agricultural production.
Agric4profits
JULY 28, 2024
You may ask the question, “Why are transgenics needed?” ” Transgenic crops are satisfying needs which crop varieties produced by conventional
USDA Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Department of Agriculture (USDA) agencies to learn about opportunities are available for their respective institutions and their students. Kika De La Garza Fellowships have recognized highly accomplished staff and faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts. Participants meet directly with U.S.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Letter Dear Chairmen Wyden and Smith, Ranking Members Crapo and Neal: The undersigned American agricultural and food organizations write to urge you to promptly advance legislation to reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program and restore certainty amongst key trading partners of the United States. market access.
Agwired
JUNE 12, 2024
The two awards recognize biotechnology leaders who are driving cutting-edge breakthroughs in agricultural, environmental, and industrial biotechnology. The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) opened registration with a rejuvenated schedule for its annual Conference & Expo, to be held Dec. 3-5 in Houston, Texas.
Agwired
JUNE 26, 2024
Rice has enjoyed a long career in sales and marketing in the crop protection, seed genetics, biotechnology and application technology sectors. He holds a B.S.
NASDA
JULY 10, 2023
agriculture community appreciates the administration’s focus on advancing American interests through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). food and agricultural sector has historically been a net exporter, a situation that has benefited American workers and expanded opportunities. agricultural exports.
NASDA
APRIL 24, 2024
food and agriculture community, we urge your enhanced engagement on trade policies to bolster our global competitive standing around the world. agriculture is foundational to the American economy – reaching far beyond farms and rural communities to support more than 48 million jobs across the country. agriculture. agriculture.
Agricultural Biodiversity
JULY 9, 2023
Just agricultural science: The green revolution, biotechnologies, and marginalized farmers in Africa. Questioning the role of “opinion leaders” in agricultural programs. Likely decline in the number of farms globally by the middle of the century. Wait, you have to model this, you can’t figure it out from space?
NASDA
MAY 21, 2024
Codex Office (USCO) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Agriculture-Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill. Director, Public Policy (571) 447-5324 RJ.Karney@nasda.org Sender: Agricultural Coalition Subject: FY25 funding for the U.S. As a representative of the U.S.
NASDA
MAY 21, 2024
Codex Office (USCO) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Agriculture-Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill. Director, Public Policy (571) 447-5324 RJ.Karney@nasda.org Sender: Agricultural Coalition Subject: FY25 funding for the U.S. As a representative of the U.S.
Farming First
JANUARY 3, 2024
Emily Rees, CropLife International, engaged in a conversation on the critical connection between climate change and agriculture. The post Climate Change, Agriculture and Innovative Solutions: Emily Rees Speaks at COP28 appeared first on Farming First.
Far Eastern Agriculture
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Biotechnology business FOLIUM Science, will be launching it’s latest range of innovative products at the AgriTechE REAP Conference taking place on 8 November in Cambridge, UK
Far Eastern Agriculture
JANUARY 16, 2024
Biotechnology company, UniFAHS recently announced that it has raised more than US$1.4mn in its seed funding round, propelling the company forward in its mission of growth and transforming food production using environmentally friendly and sustainable approaches
Far Eastern Agriculture
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Leading industrial biotechnology company, MicroHarvest on 16 November launched its state-of-the-art pilot plant in Lisbon, Portugal
Food Tank
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Walter (Wally) Falcon, a global leader on food security and the economics of agriculture recently passed away in Marion, Iowa at the age of 86. We certainly did not see eye to eye on topics such as organic farming, the use of biotechnology, and corporate influence over the food system. I immediately sought him out.
Agwired
MAY 10, 2024
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.
Modern Farmer
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Ian Affleck is vice president of biotechnology for CropLife Canada , a trade association representing developers and distributors of plant science innovations and plant biotechnology. But genome-edited (GE) breeding falls somewhere in the middle, depending on how you look at it. This includes GE-derived products.
Agwired
JUNE 5, 2024
With nearly three decades of excellence in biotechnology and algae innovation, LaMont will oversee algae and lab operations, leading a diverse team of scientists and engineering staff on the Operations team. Soil health company MyLand announces that Mike LaMont has joined the company as Senior Director, Algae Operations & Innovation.
Agricultural Biodiversity
OCTOBER 17, 2023
IFAD says we need diverse crops. KAUST says we need coloured rice. I hope it will go into Saudi Arabia’s new genebank. Genebank scientists says we need more collaboration. Goa thinks they need a new mango genebank. The USA already has an apple genebank.
NASDA
JULY 10, 2023
The rule as finalized will suppress access to agricultural innovations greatly needed to reduce inputs, adapt to a changing climate and, respond to increased pest and disease challenges while maintaining a safe, reliable, and affordable food system for a growing global population. Apple Association U.S.
NASDA
MARCH 8, 2024
We note that while the Agricultural Marketing Service solicits these comments, the SCCI is an overarching assemblage of programs and activities involving multiple USDA mission areas and agencies. About NASDA NASDA represents the Commissioners, Secretaries, and Directors of the state departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S.
NASDA
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Given the enormous challenges facing production agriculture – including a farm economy that has taken a downward spiral – it is imperative Congress act before year’s end to strengthen farm policy for America’s farmers. agriculture is projected to be down $55.61 Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA forecasts the U.S.
Agwired
MAY 16, 2024
In response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14081, “Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have developed a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology.
Agritecture Blog
AUGUST 10, 2023
biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation, the White House emphasized a coming focus on climate-centric agriculture. Absent any revolutionary changes in dietary patterns or agricultural production practices, global food production and consumption is projected to contribute an additional 0.7 In its March 2023 report on U.S.
Agwired
AUGUST 1, 2024
Keynote speaker Wendy Srnic, Vice President of Biotechnology for Corteva Agriscience, provided the group with a good working knowledge of what gene editing is, and what it is not, so they can be informed as the technology is more widely adopted. All women working in the agricultural technology space are welcome to join.
World Agri-Tech
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
“The team of talented biotechnology experts at Switch have assembled from around the world to develop an innovative approach that dramatically improves the performance and cost-effectiveness of biofertilizers, tackling a significant climate challenge.”
NASDA
OCTOBER 20, 2023
As part of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s recent campaign to highlight careers in agriculture, Washington State Veterinarian Amber Itle recently shared more about her role’s impact for her community and state and why she loves working for her state’s agriculture department. “I territories.
Far Eastern Agriculture
MARCH 20, 2024
German pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Bayer recently announced the launch of an expert GenAI system to benefit farmers and up-level agronomists in their daily work By utilising proprietary agronomic data, the company has been able to train a large language model (LLM).
Agwired
APRIL 10, 2024
Custom Agronomics , a leading provider of private-label liquid plant nutrition and other specialty products for the agriculture, turf, and ornamental markets, announced today that Tom Snipes has been appointed CEO. Tom brings a valuable combination of agricultural experience and business expertise to Custom Agronomics.
Agricultural Biodiversity
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Benefit–Cost Analysis of Increased Funding for Agricultural Research and Development in the Global South. Fancy model says funding agricultural research is great value for money. Ok, let’s see if we can find some examples. Exploring CGIAR’s efforts towards achieving the Paris Agreement’s climate-change targets.
Agricultural Biodiversity
AUGUST 21, 2024
China has inventoried its agricultural germplasm. A new project is testing RNA integrity number (RIN) as a metric of seed aging for a bunch of rare wild plants. One day maybe community seed banks will be using it. Will it be applying RIN next? The French are using bandes dessinées to teach about cryopreservation of animal genetic resources.
Agwired
JULY 25, 2023
“Whether it’s bioscience, whether it’s biotechnology, whether it’s molecular…we have technology to feed and fuel the world and there’s no bveretter place.” . “Iowa is such a hub for ag technology,” said Melissa Moyer, Economic Development Coordination Manager.
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