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Europe May Finally Gene-Edit Its Attitude

Europe is moving closer to a new framework for plants created with new genomic techniques, which is Brussels-speak for gene editing without everyone immediately yelling “GMO” into a baguette. What happened: The Council adopted its first-reading position in April, sending the file toward the European Parliament. The goal is to create a more workable system for crops developed with targeted edits while keeping health and environmental protections on the books. Two buckets: The

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Europe May Finally Gene-Edit Its Attitude

Europe is moving closer to a new framework for plants created with new genomic techniques, which is Brussels-speak for gene editing without everyone immediately yelling “GMO” into a baguette. What happened: The Council adopted its first-reading position in April, sending the file toward the European Parliament. The goal is to create a more workable system for crops developed with targeted edits while keeping health and environmental protections on the books. Two buckets: The

Farming

2 days ago

45Z Finally Gets Its GREET-ing Card

After months of the biofuels sector squinting at policy tea leaves, the Department of Energy released the June update to the 45ZCF-GREET model. Nothing says party like a lifecycle emissions calculator, but for corn, soy and renewable fuels, this one actually brought snacks. What changed: The updated change log refreshes model assumptions and reflects the current structure for the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The big industry takeaway is that the model gives producers a usabl

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2 days ago

Hormuz Deal May Not Unclog Farm Costs Overnight

The U.S. and Iran have an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is great news for anyone who enjoys global shipping lanes not being treated like a geopolitical cattle gate. The wrinkle: Farmers should not expect instant relief. The fertilizer damage has already moved through supply chains, and a reopened waterway does not magically restock every terminal, barge, warehouse and dealer shed. By the numbers: North Dakota State University economists mo

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Deere Settlement Puts Repairs Back in the Shop

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Europe May Finally Gene-Edit Its Attitude

Europe is moving closer to a new framework for plants created with new genomic techniques, which is Brussels-speak for gene editing without everyone immediately yelling “GMO” into a baguette. What happened: The Council adopted its first-reading position in April, sending the file toward the European Parliament. The goal is to create a more workable system for crops developed with targeted edits while keeping health and environmental protections on the books. Two buckets: The

Farming

2 days ago

45Z Finally Gets Its GREET-ing Card

After months of the biofuels sector squinting at policy tea leaves, the Department of Energy released the June update to the 45ZCF-GREET model. Nothing says party like a lifecycle emissions calculator, but for corn, soy and renewable fuels, this one actually brought snacks. What changed: The updated change log refreshes model assumptions and reflects the current structure for the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The big industry takeaway is that the model gives producers a usabl

Farming

2 days ago

Hormuz Deal May Not Unclog Farm Costs Overnight

The U.S. and Iran have an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which is great news for anyone who enjoys global shipping lanes not being treated like a geopolitical cattle gate. The wrinkle: Farmers should not expect instant relief. The fertilizer damage has already moved through supply chains, and a reopened waterway does not magically restock every terminal, barge, warehouse and dealer shed. By the numbers: North Dakota State University economists mo

Policy

2 days ago

Space Grapes Are Going Full Cabernet

Texas wine grapes are leaving Earth, which is either a bold research project or proof that even grapes need a vacation from 2026. Blast off: Researchers with Texas A&M AgriLife are sending hundreds of wine grape seeds to the International Space Station for about six months of cosmic radiation exposure. When the seeds come home, they will be planted alongside Earth-bound control seeds so scientists can study growth, genetics and vine performance. Student-powered: The experimen

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Deere Settlement Puts Repairs Back in the Shop

The long-running right-to-repair fight just moved from lawsuit language to paperwork farmers may actually need to read. Fun, if your hobbies include court notices and rage-maintenance. The fix: A federal court has preliminarily approved John Deere's proposed $99 million settlement in farmer-led antitrust litigation over equipment repair restrictions. The lawsuits alleged Deere limited access to diagnostic tools and pushed farmers toward authorized dealers, especially painful

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Farm Bill 2.0 Hits the Senate Mud Pit

Congress is dusting off Farm Bill 2.0, because apparently one giant policy stew was not enough to keep Washington fed. Where it stands: Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman, R-Ark., says draft text should arrive in June, while markup is now expected after the July 4 recess and before August recess. In other words, the schedule has slipped, but only in the traditional congressional way where everyone calls it progress. The wrinkle: SNAP is still the sticky spot.

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Government Payments Keep Farm Income From Face-Planting

Farm income is getting a government-funded seatbelt in 2026. The headline: USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts net farm income at $153.4B in 2026, down slightly from 2025. Direct government payments are expected to hit $44.3B, up $13.8B from 2025. That is not exactly pennies in the couch cushions. The cushion: Increased federal payments and a strong cattle sector should keep farm earnings relatively stable despite no expected improvement in crop revenue. Translation: b

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Ag Trade Deficit Shrinks, But Don’t Pop the Corn Yet

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit is looking smaller on paper, which sounds great until you read the fine print. Always a dangerous hobby. By the numbers: USDA’s latest trade outlook puts fiscal 2026 agricultural exports at $176.5B and imports at $205.5B, leaving a projected deficit of $29B. That is still a deficit, but it is smaller than earlier estimates. So, yes, technically better. Please enjoy this tiny party hat. The catch: A smaller deficit does not automatically mea

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Hormuz Deal May Not Unclog Farm Costs Overnight

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