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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.
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.
Agriculture News
The USDA’s new cotton initiative comes as policymakers continue to focus on stabilizing farm income across major row crops while balancing export exposure with domestic supply chain resilience.
Agencies will collaborate to monitor wildlife movement along the U.S. Southern Border and reduce pathways for New World Screwworm to spread.
Many growers are monitoring water allocations as dry conditions continue.
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.
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USDA says total grain inspected for export reached 2.81 million metric tons for the week ending June 11.
The agreement is expected to formally take effect on Friday, and markets will continue watching for signs that shipping traffic and global energy flows are returning to normal.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a free online training course through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service on June 13.
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