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Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…to undersell U.S. producers. Key Provision: Biotechnology For the first time, the agreement specifically addresses agricultural biotechnology – including new technologies such as gene editing – to support innovation and reduce…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…be used in hemp production are existing insecticides and fungicides from Agro Logistic Systems, Marrone Bio Innovations, and Hawthorne Hydroponics. “EPA is taking the next step toward registering crop protection…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…quickly contain and eradicate an outbreak. The right regulatory framework for gene-edited livestock, an innovation that promises to strengthen U.S. pork’s competitive position globally. Through its “Keep America First in Agriculture”…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…innovation that continues to be developed in the agricultural sector. During his discussion with Forbes CEO Mike Federle, the Secretary described the agtech environment as being “on the cusp” of…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers that are solving problems for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers; and creating opportunities for American businesses to thrive. Secretary Perdue discussed the release…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…in payments under the Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund. Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives: On April 16, 2019, AMS announced the availability of funding for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…the opportunity to experience first-hand technology innovations that are revolutionizing the global agricultural ecosystem. The Innovation Showcase, presented by Western Growers, will feature 35 of the most exciting agtech startups…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…the important and necessary role of plant breeding innovation in solving some of our most pressing agricultural and environmental challenges. The EO on innovation in agricultural biotechnology provides an important…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…framework has impeded innovation instead of facilitating it. With this Executive Order, President Trump is once again putting America first and setting us on a course to modernize our regulatory…
Drones to Light Up State Fair
…State Fair,” said Rick Pickering, Cal Expo General Manager and CEO. “For over 165 years, the State Fair has been a place to showcase innovation. We’re pleased to partner with Dish…
Corteva™ Separates from DowDuPont to Form Leading Pure-Play Agriculture Company
…launches today with global scale and a balanced offering across seed and crop protection, underpinned by expanding digital capabilities and powered by the broadest and most productive innovation pipeline in…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…support for our patriotic farmers and for his commitment to expand the sale of E15 and unleash the full potential of American innovation and ingenuity as we continue to demonstrate…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. CIG projects inspire creative problem-solving that boosts production on farms, ranches, and private forests…