TOPIC(S): Livestock/Meat, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, CRISPR/Gene Editing, USDA, Biotech,

12/29/2020 SOURCE: www.nationalhogfarmer.com

USDA looks to end FDA turf war on gene-editing livestock oversight

New proposed rule offers pathway for USDA, rather than FDA, to oversee regulatory framework for animal biotechnology.

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture, Consumer/Retail,

12/29/2020 SOURCE: www.inc.com

How Clif Bar Made Sustainability Cool

They could've taken the money and run. Instead, they became evangelists in the corporate sustainability movement.

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Kim Bremmer Kim Bremmer
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Beef Cattle, Climate Change,

It's interesting to see research develop into products that can reduce methane emissions from cattle. As always, agriculture IS the solution...

Mitigating methane emissions

 Because methane is the main greenhouse gas associated with animal agriculture, researchers have been exploring different ways to mitigate methane emissions from ruminants like cattle.Some practical solutions were discussed during a recent Kansas Beef Council seminar, sponsored by the Kansas Soybean Commission.Two solutions that have been studied are using feed additives and managing manure, said…

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability,

Upper Fox-Wolf farms network educates farmers, public about land conservation

10 farms in 8 Wisconsin counties are leading the way as members of the Upper Fox–Wolf River Basin Demonstration Farm Network.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Agriculture Global, Trade (Commodities), Ag Innovation,

Top Ten Technologies That Will Change International Trade

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and services, which have kept international trade flowing even as the movement of people has been restricted. From IoT to digital payments, technologies are rapidly changing the trade ecosystem, yet few have studied the opportunities and challenges that come with these changes. Today, the World […]

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TOPIC(S): Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

12/28/2020 SOURCE: www.newdelhitimes.com

The Rumour regarding pig fat in Covid Vaccine is False and is Safe for use By Muslims

“Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I do not find in what has been revealed to me anything forbidden to eat except carrion, running blood, swine-which is impure-or a sinful offering in the name of any other than A…

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Randy Krotz Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Food Waste, Recycling, Sustainability, Climate Change,

The general public is moving quickly in alignment with these topics.

The Best Ways You Can Fight Climate Change

Companies are responsible for much of the climate crisis, but these steps can help you reduce your personal footprint.

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TOPIC(S): Ag Tech, Ag Startups & Financing,

12/28/2020 SOURCE: www.geekwire.com

Data experts tap their farming backgrounds to lead new Washington state agriculture tech startup

As a fourth-generation Yakima hop farmer running a century-old family business, Patrick Smith has deep roots in Washington state's agriculture sector. He also has a master'

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Matthew Kroger Matthew Kroger
shared this 2 article 4 years ago
Topics: Beekeeping,

Woot woot! Chalk one up for the beeks!

“I Can’t Believe This Little Woman Beat Us:” Mayan Beekeeper Stops Monsanto’s Conquest of Mexico Dead in its Tracks

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