article thumbnail

From Infamy to Ingenuity – Bacterial Hijack Mechanisms as Advanced Genetic Tools

Agri-tech

Researchers have uncovered the intricate molecular mechanism used by parasitic phytoplasma bacteria, known for inducing ‘zombie-like’ effects in plants. This detailed revelation opens new horizons for groundbreaking applications in biotechnology and even in biomedicine.

Mechanics 119
article thumbnail

Coalition Letter to USTR Urging Engagement on Trade Policies

NASDA

Recommitting to an aggressive trade agenda, holding parties accountable to commitments, and improving trade enforcement mechanisms are critical steps that need to be taken. agriculture depends on a rules-based system of trade, including enforcement mechanisms designed to protect U.S. Letter Dear Ambassador Tai, On behalf of the U.S.

Mechanics 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mexico’s Precaution on GM Corn Safety Is Justified

Food Tank

and Canadian challenge is to defend the interests of the biotechnology industry. Our organization, the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, is a large network of farmer and environmental groups that has been monitoring the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for over 15 years, and we support Mexico’s restrictions.

article thumbnail

Industry Ag News 5/10

Agwired

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.

article thumbnail

Precision Ag News 5/16

Agwired

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.

article thumbnail

60+ Pioneering Start-Ups Will Showcase Breakthrough AgTech Solutions at World Agri-Tech in San Francisco

World Agri-Tech

Next Generation Platforms, Marketplaces, AI, and Advanced Monitoring Tools: Discover how Agronnect, Agriful Software, Compass Ag, Beefutures, Root Applied Sciences, Farmevo.ai, Grape.ag, Insect Eavesdropper and EX-Fusion are reshaping fintech, agronomic platforms and monitoring.

article thumbnail

The U.S.-Mexico tortilla war

Food Environment and Reporting Network

It alleges that Mexico’s decree constitutes a trade violation that infringes on the superseding rights of US farmers and biotechnology companies. Unable to muscle Mexico City into reversing course, the US trade representative, Katherine Tai, last August lodged a formal complaint with the secretariat of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Maize 139