New Year, New COVID-19 Relief

New Year, New COVID-19 Relief

by | Dec 29, 2020 | Uncategorized

Better late than never, America’s $900 billion stimulus package was gifted via President Trump’s signature on Sunday evening. This was no sure bet. Even after gaining bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, President Trump took to Twitter last Tuesday and...
The Phosphate Fiasco Ramps Up

The Phosphate Fiasco Ramps Up

by | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized

An international fight over fertilizer is making waves. The backstory: In July, U.S. fertilizer giant Mosaic Co. petitioned to the Department of Commerce that something hairy was going on in Russia and Morocco with phosphate prices. A glut of cheap, imported phosphate...
Seeing $$$ With Seaweed

Seeing $$$ With Seaweed

by | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized

Researchers have their eyes on expanding the $6 billion seaweed market. A partnership in New Zealand with the University of Waikato is looking to magnify the potential of the green microalgae. Asian markets have swallowed up the supply of red and brown seaweed for...
FDA Stamps ‘APPROVED’ on GMO Pork

FDA Stamps ‘APPROVED’ on GMO Pork

by | Dec 18, 2020 | Uncategorized

Genetically modified pigs have gotten the official thumbs up from the FDA this week. With the approval, GalSafe pigs can now be utilized for food and medicinal purposes. The first-of-its-kind livestock alteration was brought to life by Revivicor, a regenerative...