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CROP UPDATE: Gene editing offers significant potential benefits to all parts of agriculture, but the industry must bring the consumer along as part of the use of this new breeding tool. The rising of gene editing for crops creates opportunity, but early communication is critical to future success.
Gene editing has been in the news on and off a lot lately, whether it s the biography of the scientist who create a key tech making it possible, or news of the COVID-19 vaccines. But a burgeoning area of science is the use of this technology to enhance a wide range of crops; yet there are challenges to bringing the tools to market.
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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ With the start of spring, an agriculture industry collaboration led by Growing Matters wants everyone to be
BeSure! when using neonicotinoid products on farms and urban landscapes – kicking off its third annual stewardship awareness campaign to promote best management practices.
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BeSure! campaign uses a wide range of media channels including print, radio, digital and social media to remind farmers, crop protection applicators, agricultural supply retailers and others to ensure label directions and responsible stewardship measures are followed for neonicotinoid products, minimizing any potential impact on pollinators and other wildlife.
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Four amicus briefs were filed last week in the appellate showdown between Monsanto Company, BASF Corporation and Bader Farms Inc. over damage to the farm’s peach trees caused by the herbicide dicamba sprayed on nearby crops. The Voice of the Defense Bar and Washington Legal Foundation; the American Seed Trade Association Incorporated and CropLife America; Product Liability Advisory Council Incorporated; and Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Coalition for Litigation Justice Inc., Missouri Agribusiness Association, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and National Association of Manufacturers submitted briefs in support of the appellants.
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Climate Is A Challenge For Growers Across The Globe
Shifts in temperature and other climate changes present challenges for growers and farmers, but some folks are working on finding solutions.
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It’s always something. It could be flea beetles on the broccoli. Or blossom end rot on the tomatoes. Or powdery mildew blanketing the pumpkin patch. (Maybe all of the above!) Gardeners have long taken these and plenty of other challenges in stride.
But, with increased temperatures and more frequent and extreme weather events, gardeners everywhere are facing some altogether new challenges.
pixabay Legislative Watch: USDA’s plan to protect meat inspectors investigated; Investigation of ocean carriers needed; Michael Regan confirmed EPA administrator.
President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion COVID-relief package, “American Rescue Plan,” that provides $1,400 in stimulus checks for individuals earning $75,000 and $1,400 per person for couples earning $150,000. Weekly unemployment benefits will be extended through Sep. 6 at $300.
The bill provides additional support for small businesses; funding for vaccines, testing, and contact tracing; and additional support for education. It provides additional support for state and local governments in which funds can be used for water, sewer, and broadband, in addition to covering pandemic-related costs and revenue shortfalls.