Experts to coach United Nations delegates and staff on ways gene editing might improve future success of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

Historically, farmers and ranchers have looked to USDA and their universities to develop the “next big thing” in plant and animal breeding, but exciting new players are emerging.

Americans are easily riled about genetically modifying crops, even though they know little about the science. So, what about consumer understanding of a new and much different approach to precision breeding called gene editing?

Those who see gene editing as a key component of agriculture’s future want to make sure that the regulations written for it do not stifle its promise.