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.

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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.

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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.

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Food Tank

AUGUST 29, 2023

On a summer day in downtown Salinas, California, a group of farmers, biotechnology start-ups and pesticide corporations gathered to talk about the benefits of biology. While the realm of pesticides and fertilizers has been dominated by chemistry for the past eight decades, it seems like biology may soon have its day.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

MAY 28, 2024

Can they make laws to safeguard domestic agriculture, public health, the environment, and the genetic integrity of the national diet? It alleges that Mexico’s decree constitutes a trade violation that infringes on the superseding rights of US farmers and biotechnology companies. Share this This Story’s Impact 1.3

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

OCTOBER 5, 2023

USDA distributed seeds to farmers for free, encouraging growers to save and share seed and to experiment with any crop that could become economically important to US agriculture. This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species. Source: Philip H.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 27, 2024

If passed, the legislation could prevent individuals who use pesticides from suing manufacturers based on the argument that the manufacturer should have warned them the products could cause cancer or another illness. Especially in agriculture, most people trust the safety of pesticides, locals say, and Roundup is the most common and coveted.

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