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Hopefully some advancement in legitimate emission reductions--measurable--to generate some credit incentives for farmers and supply chain participants. But how about the "OTHER HALF" of emissions that emanate from lagoons and post-digestate flow??? SOP® Lagoon can eliminate 80% of those, 100% of the ammonia AND the odor! Check it out at: www.ResonantTechnology.com

Among FEFAC recommendations to boost protein production in EU I highlight the need to invest in innovative tecnhologies to up-cycle local circular ingredients to include in animal feeds!

There is possibly no chemical more vilified in modern culture than glyphosate. This chemical is plagued with coordinated disinformation campaigns, lawsuits, anti-science activist groups, and clickbait media headlines. Glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the world, is the poster child for chemophobia. Even though over 30 years of data from regulatory bodies around the world confirm it poses minimal risk to humans, even for farm workers, and has less ecological impact than the herbicides it replaced, it is still painted as a dangerous substance. The reality? With an oral LD50 of 5,600 mg/kg, glyphosate is less toxic than many conventional and organic alternatives. For instance, acetic acid (yes, that’s VINEGAR) and clove oil, both used as organic herbicides, have higher acute toxicity, yet anti-science groups like Moms Across America and the Environmental Working Group continue to undermine the safety of glyphosate. Glyphosate-tolerant crops allow farmers to limit the use of herbicides with higher toxicity, reducing human & environmental risks. Claims that glyphosate harms bees, soil health, or water quality are unsubstantiated. In reality, glyphosate doesn’t bioaccumulate, breaks down quickly in soil, and isn’t being used to “douse crops”—farmers use just 24 ounces per acre in early crop fields - no crops are grown when this happens. The fixation on glyphosate is driven by coordinated disinformation campaigns, lawsuits, and fear-mongering from these types of organizations with significant financial incentives. Lawsuits are conflated with scientific evidence and fuel public outcry, but are nothing more than opportunistic legal teams profiting from misinformation. Why is glyphosate singled out when far more toxic herbicides - including natural alternatives are accepted without scrutiny? Fear and falsehoods about glyphosate harm public health: it isn’t just about the misinformation, but the consequences of beliefs and policies based on those myths. They hinder the development and implementation of scientific technology that can improve our lives and our planet. Read more in my newsletter ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/efYf4BMc #scicomm #agriculture #geneticengineering #biotech #womeninSTEM

On November 1, 2024, #Washington State's Department of Ecology released the Draft Identification of Priority Products Report to the Legislature, along with a technical supporting documentation📋, for public consultation until December 31, 2024⌛️. This legislative report identifies priority consumer products for the second phase of the second cycle under the Safer Products for Washington program, which include: Proposed Priority #Chemicals 🔹6PPD 🔹Benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene, and xylene substances (BTEX) substances 🔹Cadmium and cadmium compounds 🔹Cyclic volatile methylsiloxanes (cVMS) 🔹Formaldehyde releasers 🔹Lead and lead compounds 🔹Organobromine or organochlorine substances 🔹Organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs) 🔹Ortho-phthalates 🔹Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS) Read more at👇 https://lnkd.in/gN9acYaF #regulatoryupdates #regulatorycompliance #regulations #USA

https://lnkd.in/gv5hkSbg The New York Times Glad to see #biologicals #biofertilizers, #biopesticides mentioned in this article. Biologicals can indeed help increase the needed yields!

I am thrilled to announce the publication of the second part of our national Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of organic dairy farms in the US. You can read the full study here https://lnkd.in/ea6kJ2Xi. This research quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ammonia emissions, and resource use (water, land, and fossil energy) for representative organic dairy farms in the Mideast, Northeast, Southeast, and Mountain regions of the US. Our previous work focused on the Midwest, New England, California, and Northwest regions, which you can find here https://lnkd.in/eDdqk_rd. Results indicate that enteric methane (CH₄) emissions are influenced by feed efficiency and milk production, while manure methane emissions depend on the type of manure handling and storage. Additionally, GHG emissions from energy use are affected by the fossil fuel content in the electricity grid mix. We explored alternative GHG mitigation strategies, which showed potential reductions of up to 23% for individual strategies and 51% for combined strategies. I would like to extend my gratitude to my co-authors Michel Wattiaux, Erin Silva, Rebecca Larson for their advice and guidance, and Nicole Rakobitsch for supplying the farm management practice data. It is incredibly rewarding to see that the findings from these two studies are already guiding the implementation of carbon insetting programs at Organic Valley. #LCA, #GHG, #Organic, #Dairy, #Sustainability, #Manure, #Farms

We're rooting for Prime Impact Fund portfolio company, Clean Crop Technologies, Inc., as they make remarkable strides in the seed treatment industry. 🎉 Their recent feature in AgFunder underscores their innovative use of cold plasma technology for seed disinfection. This milestone highlights their commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture and demonstrates this innovation's potential to revolutionize crop protection and improve global food security. #AgTech #ClimateTech #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #ImpactInvesting

📢 Revolutionary Biofungicide Field Trials Begin in Europe 🌱 Belgian AgTech company, Biotalys, has started field trials for its second biofungicide program, BioFun-6. The biofungicide is developed using the company's Agrobody technology platform, which creates protein-based alternatives to chemical pesticides. BioFun-6 targets crop pathogens in high-value fruits and vegetables and will undergo field testing in Europe, with results expected by the end of the year. Biotalys aims to build a strong pipeline of biofungicides and bioinsecticides to support sustainable agricultural practices. #BioprocessUpdates #Biotalys #fieldtesting #biofungicide #AgTech #Agrobodytechnology #proteinbasedalternatives #chemicalpesticides #crop pathogens #highvaluefruits #vegetables #Europe #sustainableagriculture #fieldtrials #bioinsecticides #strongpipeline ▷ Read the full article here: 📎 https://lnkd.in/dK5BZUkD

🌿 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭! 🌿 As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, I'm thrilled to see the strides being made in the Algaecides market. Algaecides play a crucial role in maintaining water quality across various industries, from agriculture to municipal water treatment. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 1. Innovative Formulations: Companies are increasingly investing in R&D to develop eco-friendly and effective algaecides that meet regulatory standards while minimizing environmental impact. 2. Growing Demand in Agriculture: With rising concerns over algae blooms impacting crop yield and water resources, agricultural applications of algaecides are on the rise. 3. Focus on Water Treatment: Municipalities are adopting advanced algaecides to ensure safe drinking water and efficient wastewater treatment processes. 4. Market Expansion: The market is witnessing expansion in regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America, driven by urbanization, industrialization, and agricultural growth. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 @ https://lnkd.in/d5etBziP 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬:- BASF, Lonza, SePRO Corporation, BioSafe Systems, UPL, Phoenix Products, Bayer, Syngenta, Dow #algaecides #aquaculture #watermanagement #algaecontrol #chemicalsolutions #cleanwater #poolcare #pondmaintenance #agriculture #sustainablefarming #waterquality

30% of food goes to waste. That’s 🤯! Some of the biggest reasons? Pathogens, molds, and pests. And a lot of those start with the seeds. Unfortunately, the main methods to deal with these issues are far from ideal: heat and chemicals that hurt seed viability and/or leave toxic residue. Until now. Our friends at Clean Crop Technologies, Inc. are changing the game in ag with their groundbreaking use of cold plasma technology to clean seeds with no nasty chemistry and without hurting germination rates. They use finely “tuned” ionized gases to break down targeted microbes without harming the seeds or leaving any toxic residue. Their process effectively decontaminates seeds quickly and at scale. This can lead to enhanced crop yields, foods that are healthier, and reduced waste from spoilage. CEO Daniel White told AgFunderNews, “Our key differentiators are a cluster of process innovations that enable a fully automated and scalable treatment system, achieving customer requirements in minutes, where most batch processes we are aware of require hours.” The company is focused on seed cleaning for now, but the technology can also be applied to foods, so it could have major implications across food production systems. We love seeing innovations like this scale — a win for the planet, for farmers, and for public health, not to mention a great business! Christine Roddy #agtech #cleantech #foodsystems #wastereduction #health