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UC Davis findings could lead to advances in plant breeding
A simple roadside weed may hold the key to understanding and predicting DNA mutation, according to new research from University of California, Davis, and the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Germany. The findings, published today ... more
Biotalys, Olon partner for production of protein-based biocontrols
Biotalys, an agricultural technology company protecting crops and food with protein-based biocontrol solutions, and Olon, a contract development and manufacturing organization, announced Jan. 12 a long-term strategic partnership for the manufacturi... more
Valent BioSciences plans Osage facility environmental initiatives
Valent BioSciences LLC announced Jan. 12 that it is undertaking two major environmental initiatives at its biorational manufacturing facility in Osage, Iowa. They include a new prairie restoration project and solar field, both situated on existing Va... more
Agriculture seeks clarity in revisions to US water rules
Farmers and ranchers are advocating for a federal "waters of the United States" rule under the Clean Water Act that is clear and concise and maintains exemptions for normal agricultural activities. Upon review of the previous Navigable Waters Prot... more
Vilsack: Port progress may aid agricultural exports
U.S. ports are making progress in clearing docks piled high with shipping containers in a pandemic-induced crisis that is delaying billions of dollars in U.S. agricultural exports and causing severe financial worries for America's farmers, U.S. Agric... more
Bayer welcomes crop protection compounds through Testing4Ag program
Bayer announced Jan. 12 the launch of Testing4Ag, a new program which allows research scientists from around the world to submit novel chemistries to Bayer for testing in hopes of identifying potential new modes of action to control fungal diseases, ... more
2021 produce sales pass 2020 in dollars; volume declines
The fourth quarter of 2021 was disrupted by high levels of COVID-19 cases, high inflation and continued supply chain disruption. “Americans are very aware of inflation, with 43% perceiving prices to be a little higher and 48% perceiving them to ... more
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