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Despite consumersa fears, genetically modified crops are a growing, major part of agriculture

2015-09-07 04:25:52| Biotech - Topix.net

For a time, the move paid off. Traditional seed cost him less than the biotech stuff.

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Back to the farm: Companies need to zoom in on climate risks in agriculture, says CDP

2015-09-04 20:14:16| Beverages - Topix.net

Many multinational food and beverage brands are missing their biggest chance to address climate risks, according to the global non-profit group CDP, which says companies need to work closer with suppliers to improve agricultural emissions. However, it commends Coca-Cola HBC, Danone and Nestle for being 'ahead of the pack' in approaching climate mitigation in their agricultural supply chains.

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5 Agriculture stories to read, Sept. 4, 2015

2015-09-04 18:48:00| Corn & Soybean Digest

In the 5 ag stories to read this week, check for herbicide resistance in pigweed and get scouting advice. Benchmark your labor efficiency and learn about taking unprofitable land out of your farmed acres. Finally, enjoy a list of reasons why you know you're a farmer. read more

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Avian Influenza Georgia's agriculture industry prepares for poultry...

2015-09-04 01:41:44| Agriculture - Topix.net

Avian influenza can't make humans sick, but it has driven the cost of eggs up and will result in consumers paying more for their holiday turkeys. Avian flu has affected 21 states and 48 million birds to date since the discovery of the current outbreak of the disease on North American shores in December 2014.

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Brian Baenig to lead BIO's Food and Agriculture Section.

2015-08-31 14:31:10| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

BIO announced that longtime agriculture policy expert Brian T. Baenig will be joining BIO as Executive Vice President, Food & Agriculture Section. Baenig comes to BIO from the USDA, where he most recently served as Chief of Staff to Secretary Tom Vilsack. In that role, Baenig was responsible for general management of USDA’s programs and processes and the oversight of approximately 97,000 career, noncareer, and seasonal employees with annual budget of $155 billion.

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