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Ag tech company Pairwise says genome editing tools are opening new doors for growers and expanding access to fruits and vegetables year-round.
Dr. Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois discusses farmers’ sentiment toward industry consolidation, especially in the fertilizer sector, where costs remain historically high.
The dairy industry is encouraged by potential H-2A reforms while supporting renewal of the USMCA.
Agriculture News
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension is helping ranchers navigate grazing and herd management strategies.
Experts note that economic growth, fuel demand, and energy diversification are opening new opportunities for U.S. grain and ethanol exports in Southeast Asia.
The Potter Valley Project has provided irrigation water and hydroelectric power for over 100 years in Northern California, serving agriculture and municipal users.
Washington Policy
NCBA is focused on hours-of-service regulations and support for increased truck weight limits, which would allow haulers to move more cattle with fewer trucks.
To qualify, land must be in the U.S., used substantially for farming in the last 10 years, and restricted from non-farm use for at least 10 years after the sale.
A Kansas Court of Appeals ruling confirms that premarital agreements can waive future homestead rights, impacting farm succession planning, blended-family estates, property rights, fiduciaries, and agricultural attorneys statewide.
World News
Chelsea Gazillo with American Farmland Trust joins us to discuss challenges facing California farmers, efforts to support producer profitability, and resources available through the organization’s policy advocacy programs.
USDA says total grain inspected for export reached 2.81 million metric tons for the week ending June 11.
Agencies will collaborate to monitor wildlife movement along the U.S. Southern Border and reduce pathways for New World Screwworm to spread.
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