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Daybreak: This fertilizer isn’t all organic

12/07/20 11:45 AM By Brad Hooker

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July 03, 2022

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 LaVigne says consumer desire for healthier and better food are a catalyst for growth, while the industry battles an outdated regulatory system to keep up with new plant traits.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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07.01.2022

Newsmakers: July 1, 2022: USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh, Farm Credit’s Gary Matteson, AFA’s Mark Stewart and NACD’s Jeremy Peters on the future of the USDA and agricultural workforce

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