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Cargill makes sizable gains in 4th quarter and full FY 2018

07/18/18 6:20 AM By Sandra Cowherd

The 2018 fiscal year proved to be one of Cargill’s best, with animal nutrition and protein leading the $3.2 billion adjusted operating earnings total.

Is a changing China good or bad for US producers?

07/03/18 10:49 AM By Spencer Chase

Visits to urban and rural corners of China make one thing very clear: China is changing, and changing fast.

USDA issues proposed rule for bioengineered-ingredient labeling

05/03/18 11:11 AM By Spencer Chase

USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a proposed rule to implement the landmark legislation requiring some form of disclosure of biotech ingredients on food packaging.

Opinion: To Move Our Planet Forward, Food and Agriculture Must Think about Sustainability Differently

04/05/18 3:51 PM By Chris Policinski

In many ways, the sustainability story of the American farmer mirrors that of every other American.

Opinion: Blockchain – Labeling boom or bust?

04/05/18 9:20 AM By Blake Hurst

The French grocery chain Carrefour has announced that they will be using blockchain technology to provide complete traceability for the products they sell.

Has the California dairy industry gone sour?

03/21/18 5:20 AM By Tyler Ash

Rumors are circulating that a stampede of California dairy producers is heading toward greener pastures in other states. But why?

Sen. Roberts, Ray Starling, Ted McKinney and others confirmed for Ag & Food Policy Summit

03/08/18 4:45 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

The lineup of All-Star speakers for the Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit continues to grow.

Opinion: Is global public will enough to end hunger?

02/08/18 9:30 AM By Ertharin Cousin

The number of hungry people worldwide rose to 815 million, increasing by nearly 38 million since 2015.

Opinion: Private Industry R&D and Collaboration Key For U.S. Agricultural Leadership

01/08/18 12:18 PM By Karolyn Zurn

While Washington has been focused on how tax reform could spur economic growth, our nation’s interest with modernization and progress should go way beyond taxes.

Ag groups see trade, farm bill among top challenges in 2018

01/03/18 6:00 AM By Daniel Enoch

International trade, a new farm bill, infrastructure and immigration are shaping up to be the big challenges facing U.S. agriculture in 2018, according to an informal survey of the major farm organizations and several commodity groups

Andy LaVigne, American Seed Trade Association

This week’s Open Mic guest is Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association. For almost a century and a half members of ASTA have worked to improve seed genetics for farmers around the world. LaVigne says opportunities to advance seed genetics are improving with the advent of genetic modification and gene editing. The limitation includes that of consumer acceptance and government approval. LaVigne says consumer desire for healthier and better food are a catalyst for growth, while the industry battles an outdated regulatory system to keep up with new plant traits. ASTA believes better seed can lead to improved sustainability practices and increased production to meet the needs of a growing planet.

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