Top news of the week: 08.09.2020.
Biotechnology, Genetically modified food, Environmentalism, Poverty, Agriculture, Policy
Food And Agriculture
“Embracing this technology through a transparent, consistent and science-based process is long overdue, and will secure benefits to American agriculture well into the future.” https://t.co/0fIS2BPIqH @agripulse
OpenEPA may relax rules on some pest-resistant crops to promote ‘science-based’ regulation
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to exempt from its regulation some biotech crops that are genetically engineered to be toxic to damaging
RT @ISAAASciSpeaks: Experts agree on the potential of #animalbiotech in addressing food insecurity. Read details in Science Speaks: https://t.co/l1tXCbsLng https://t.co/TewsqgqbzL
OpenExperts Agree on Potential of Animal Biotech in Addressing Food Insecurity
Animal biotechnology has been primed to contribute significantly towards addressing the challenge of food security, especially in the developing world. During the webinar
Summer is making way for fall again, and for many people, that means visions of apple picking, hayrides, pumpkin patches, and of course, pumpkin spice lattes! But it’s also a very important time of the year for many farmers: harvest season. https://t.co/0rBS6ENEPo #Harvest2020 https://t.co/lEdwcClF3K
OpenGMOs and Fall Harvest Season
Examples of GMO fruits and vegetables harvested in the fall include apples, eggplants, squash, zucchini, and potatoes. As we head into fall, we are answering questions about your food from ...
Pesticide Program Update: EPA Supports Technology to Benefit America’s Farmers, Improve Sustainability -proposed rules to ease restrictions on gene edited plants https://t.co/6xYRPxLdcr via @Granicus
OpenPesticide Program Update: EPA Supports Technology to Benefit America’s Farmers, Improve Sustainability
This action – which will be available for public comment for 60 days – delivers on a key directive under President Trump’s Executive Order on Modernizing the Regulatory Framework …
Animal Ag Alliance scholarship develops the next ag-vocates https://t.co/EJwA4r7Srm via @AGDAILYMedia
OpenAnimal Ag Alliance scholarship develops the next ag-vocates
CAO connects college students who are interested in promoting agriculture and gives them the skills they need to engage with key audiences online.
Related: @theOSGATA sought a declaratory judgment against Monsanto Company alleging that Monsanto’s patents were unenforceable and invalid. Attorney Drew Kershen provides a review of the OSGATA case (as well as Bowman and Myriad cases) here: https://t.co/24eJOKr0l3
OpenThree recent US patent decisions
Full Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?journalCode=kgmc20 GM Crops & Food Biotechnology in Agriculture and …
Chile poised to tackle food shortages and climate change with 'Golden Apple' and other CRISPR-edited crops https://t.co/d1m7zL2Pz1
OpenChile poised to tackle food shortages, worsening climate with ‘Golden Apple’ and other CRISPR-edited crops
Chile’s intense political unrest exacerbated by months of COVID-19 quarantine has temporarily overshadowed a relentless environmental
"Responsible innovation in biotechnology: Stakeholder attitudes and implications for research policy:" https://t.co/Lc4i0DSnJj researchers find stakeholders unenthusiastic about ill-considered social engagement proposals
OpenResponsible innovation in biotechnology: Stakeholder attitudes and implications for research policy
Article: Responsible innovation in biotechnology: Stakeholder attitudes and implications for research policy