06/07/2022 SOURCE: www.cottongrower.com
As the 2023 Farm Bill debate begins, the cotton industry likes its current legislative status. But there’s still work to be done to protect – and possibly improve – it.
Cotton Gearing Up for the 2023 Farm Bill
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06/07/2022 SOURCE: texasfarmbureau.org
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Randy Krotz
Topics: GMO's, World Hunger, Biotech, Government / Policies, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,
Commentary: Head of regulatory affairs for African Agricultural Technology Foundation points out Zambia and Zimbabwe have been reluctant to accept donations of GM crops, even in times of hunger
To grow or not to grow: Africa’s lingering dilemma on GM crops - AATF - PROSPERITY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
By Dr Francis Nang’ayo The potential revolution in farming made possible by Genetically Modified (GM) crops has been met with controversy, resulting in a great deal of ambivalence regarding policies for regulating this new technology. Whereas some farmers, mostly smallholders in developing countries, have adopted GM crops and are now growing them commercially, others have […]
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06/07/2022 SOURCE: www.reuters.com
According to a Reuters report, Brazil has begun new field trials of Bioceres-developed GM wheat. The trials, launched in March, are taking place in the center west Cerrado region, and results are expected in August. An Embrapa official told the news outlet any potential commercialization is at least four years away given regulatory timelines. The Reuters report also noted GM wheat discovered in U.S. fields previously spurred Japan to halt imports from that country.
Brazil is testing a variety of drought resistant, genetically modified wheat in a bid to become more self-sufficient in the staple crop as global supplies tighten.
Exclusive: Brazil tests genetically modified wheat as global supplies tighten
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Fertilizer, Ag India, Government / Policies,
Government seizes 35,000 bags of urea diverted from agricultural use
Urea is a highly subsidised fertiliser and is sold at only Rs 266 per bag to farmers as against its actual cost of around Rs 3,000 per bag.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soil Health, Fertilizer,
5 Efficiency Enhancing Tips for Strip-Till Nutrient Management
When it comes to nutrient management, Deweese, Neb., farmer Brian Herbek lives by the 4R philosophy.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soybeans, Trade (Commodities), Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
B20 Club Welcomes Barge Fleeting Operation As Newest Member
The B20 Club recently welcomed the American River Transportation Company (ARTCO) as its newest member.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Ethanol/Biofuel, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, Lamb/Sheep, Sustainability,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries BrandVoice: Putting The Farming In Solar Farms
Agrivoltaic practices such as sheep-grazing are making solar installations greener and more valuable, helping solve the renewable energy puzzle.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Sustainability, Ag Innovation, Climate Change, Carbon Farming,
Digital Verification Solutions for Carbon Markets Could Fast-Track Climate Action
A recent Innovate4Climate workshop focused on technology’s role in improving carbon accounting verification processes. Certifiers SustainCERT and INFRAS explored how digitization will revolutionize emissions-reductions verification in both voluntary and compliance markets.
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