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“The agricultural equipment market is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing agricultural practices. Innovations in precision agriculture, automation, and sustainability are transforming the industry, offering opportunities for growth and efficiency improvements. As farmers continue to embrace these technologies, the future of agriculture looks increasingly digital, connected, and sustainable.” – From “Agricultural Equipment Market: Innovations and Trends Shaping the Future,” CropLife.com.
Congressional Staff, USDA Visit Wheat Farm
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) and Maryland farmer Eric Spates hosted a farm tour June 25, giving congressional staff and USDA officials to observe wheat harvest and discuss farm policy. One of NWF’s main tour goals is educating officials about the complex issues that affect farm families and the meticulous stewardship they practice to maintain a viable food production operation. Read more here.
Spring Wheat Conditions Remain Positive
The North Dakota Wheat Commission reports that the U.S. spring wheat crop is now 18% headed out, ranging from 11% in North Dakota to 44% in South Dakota, close to the 5-year average. Mild weather is helping the crop develop normally, a contrast to last year when hot conditions pushed crop development. Condition ratings remain high with 71% of the U.S. crop rated in good to excellent condition. That is down from 76% last week but compare that to 50% at this time last year. Read more here.
Responsible Plant Breeding Innovation
Agri-Pulse reports that seed trait developers are looking for ways to show they are using gene editing responsibly, including a management program for companies engaged in developing gene edited plant products, which involves altering plant DNA without introducing foreign genetic material. The Plant Breeding Innovation Management Program “establishes a common set of best practices as we address the diversity of varied regulatory frameworks around the world while embracing the opportunities presented by gene editing,” said the CEO of Global Stewardship Group (GSG), which developed the program. Read more here.
Historic Wheat Lines Yield Genetic Diversity for Research
An international study, published in Nature, has revealed that 60% of the genetic diversity found in a historic collection of wheat is unused, providing a unique opportunity to improve modern wheat and sustainably feed a growing global population. A collaboration led by the Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, China, together with United Kingdom research teams from Rothamsted and other institutions, studied the A.E. Watkins Landrace Collection, and compared those lines with modern wheats, helping facilitate wheat research and development. Read more here.
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