…present the most potential for ag-tech innovation. Looking ahead to the continued challenges of labor availability and cost has spurred increased investment in recent years. Farmers have been actively engaging…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…in partnership with the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. The event kicks off with a Presidents’ Reception on the evening of March 18. It will feature a brief…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…of Denmark and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is centered on innovations and technologies that address climate issues in dairy production. During a virtual signing event, CDFA…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…in agtech initiatives through the WG Center for Innovation & Technology. Class members will also engage in media relations and social media efforts. WG President and CEO Dave Puglia explained…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…American producers on a level playing field with their competitors around the world,” Perdue said in a press release. “In the past, regulations stifled innovation, causing American businesses to play…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the details of the 97th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum. The 2021 Forum, themed “Building on Innovation: A Pathway to Resilience,” will be held virtually on…
Innovation Strategy Report to Guide USDA Research Moving Forward
…goals and potential barriers for future innovation. Each of the developments, the innovation strategy report and dashboard, are meant to serve as starting points to strengthen research goals. The public…
Biostimulant Council Formed to Encourage Better Biostimulant Regulation
…hopes to bring about a clearer definition of biostimulants With the Biostimulant Coalition joining TFI it provides momentum for advancing policy and encouraging regulatory updates to spur research and innovation…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…user-friendly approach to biotechnology innovation. USDA is proposing a regulatory framework that will provide a safe and timely process for commercializing new scientific breakthroughs in the area of animal biotechnology….
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…represents a tremendous milestone for scientific innovation,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a press release. “As part of our public health mission, the FDA strongly supports advancing innovative animal…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…innovative Earth observation systems and technologies could provide ag solutions. “As we’ve seen over the past 100 years, increasing innovation in agriculture is limitless,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
The Beef Alliance has announced a new initiative designed to help spur development of solutions for the cattle feeding industry. The Feeding Innovation: 2021 Startup Challenge is looking for innovators that can…