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Swine research at UC Davis CLEAR Center is making significant strides in tackling post-weaning diarrhea in piglets – a common and challenging issue in pig farming. #PWD can lead to substantial economic losses due to increased veterinary costs, reduced growth rates and higher mortality. Researchers like Dr. Yanhong Liu at the University of California, Davis are focusing on understanding the causes of this condition and how nutrition can help combat it. 🐽 "Our goal is to use nutrition to make pigs more resistant to enteric infection. Once they are infected with a bacterial pathogen, antibiotics are the only cure. So, we’re researching feed additives and gauging their effectiveness in promoting growth, improving gut health and overall, in preventing illness.” Read more about attacking disease through diet here. 👇 https://lnkd.in/g7CV7Zci

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Did you miss our April webinar on the Development of a Highly Successful Biocontrol Program for #AsianCitrusPsyllid in California #Citrus presented by UC Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. Mark Hoddle? The recording is now available on the UC IPM YouTube channel. #UCAgExpertsTalk

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https://lnkd.in/g5vvpvBu #pesticides #IPM California Department of Pesticide Regulation By 2050 I would think we’d find alternatives especially with the rapid pace of #innovation in #biopesticides #bioprotection Today there are 80 new biopesticide active ingredients at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)!!

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🌍 Addressing Emerging Threats with Molecular Diagnostics: The H5N1 Challenge 🦠 As we continue to witness the impact of H5N1 bird flu on California's dairy herds, it’s a stark reminder of the growing need for advanced diagnostic tools. The recent article from the LA Times sheds light on the escalating spread of this virus among livestock, raising concerns for both animal health and food safety. Read the full article here. 🔬 Molecular diagnostics plays a crucial role in identifying and managing such outbreaks. By leveraging cutting-edge techniques like PCR and next-generation sequencing, we can: Enhance Early Detection: Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens helps in preventing widespread contamination and ensuring timely intervention. Improve Surveillance: Continuous monitoring through molecular diagnostics supports early warning systems and better preparedness for future outbreaks. Support Public Health: Accurate diagnostic tools are essential for protecting not only animal health but also human health, given the zoonotic potential of diseases like H5N1. As the situation evolves, it’s essential for stakeholders in the agricultural and veterinary sectors to invest in and adopt these advanced diagnostic solutions. By doing so, we can safeguard our food systems and contribute to a healthier, more resilient world. #MolecularDiagnostics #H5N1 #PublicHealth #VeterinaryMedicine #FoodSafety #Innovation #NextGenSequencing #PCR

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One Bio—a UC Davis spinoff with proprietary tech to chop up polysaccharides from agricultural waste into “odorless, colorless, and tasteless” oligosaccharides to bridge the fiber gap—has raised a $27m series A round. One Bio’s core technology is a chemical (rather than enzymatic) method for disassembling polysaccharides from thousands of plants and microbes into “invisible and tasteless” fibers that can be added to foods at very high inclusion rates. The process—which does not change the structure of the fiber, but makes it soluble, digestible and palatable—is initiated by a reaction between a metal catalyst (iron) and an oxidizing agent (hydrogen peroxide) to produce reactive radical species that chop up polysaccharides into oligosaccharides that can then be characterized using LC-MS. This will enable formulators to add meaningful amounts of fiber to products at levels that were previously out of reach because the fiber content made the end product unpalatable, claims CEO Matt Barnard. “We have characterized and cataloged the structures of fibers across the plant world, and the tool we use to do that can now make them available to add to almost any food or beverage. Basically, the method was originally developed as an analytical tool but it’s actually scalable as a process to produce large amounts of these oligosaccharides.” Alpha Edison Leaps by Bayer Morado Ventures, LLC dsm-firmenich iSelect Fund Collaborative Fund Acre Venture Partners Matt Barnard AgFunder #fibers #prebiotics #oligosaccharides #foodtech #microbiome  

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Moolec Science gets USDA approval for peas that produce beef protein 🚨🔬🇺🇸 🫛The molecular farming #startup got US regulatory approval for its PEEA1, aka genetically engineered peas that can produce iron-rich bovine myoglobin - a heme protein found in mammalian muscle cells that facilitates oxygen storage and diffusion in humans and dogs, and is an essential source of taurine for cats. It’s also the protein responsible for the color and iron content of #meat and seafood 🇱🇺This marks the 3rd regulatory clearance the Luxembourg-based #foodtech has received in the last 18 months, including their nutritionally rich GLASO safflower oil and Piggy Sooy - soybeans that contain pork proteins 🥩Moolec’s genetically engineered #peas produce high yields of bovine myoglobin, which makes them perfect for consumers looking for #plantbased sources of iron. The #biotech believes PEEA1 can hake up the #food ingredient market and the $2B #peaprotein market by offering a nutritious alternative to conventional meat 📉Moolec is listed on Nasdaq and is one of the pioneers in the molecular farming space - where scientists modify plant cells to generate animal proteins, which can be harvested from leaves or other plant tissues. It allows #startups to scale up faster while lowering production costs, because it bypasses the need for expensive bioreactors since the plants are the factories. Research suggests the #molecularfarming market could be worth $3.5B by 2029 🚀PEEA1 will be sold with the #beef proteins embedded in its matrix and is set to launch commercially 2028 Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gsmqiG5i #veganfriendly #plantbasedprotein #plantprotein #plantbasedfood #plantbasedlifestyle #alternativeprotein #altprotein #brandswithpurpose #futureoffood #foodtechnology #foodinnovation #crueltyfree #animalfree #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #sustainable #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainablefuture #foodandbeverage #foodindustry #climate #climatechange #esg #climatecrisis #climateemergency #climateaction #environment #environmental #agtech #cpg #consumergoods #nutrition #impact

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This study performed a systematic global literature search for recent papers measuring field crop yield response to five categories of biostimulant treatments under water stress. https://lnkd.in/dfzdpuKw #biostimulants #cropprotection

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Growing with 70% less energy? Return of those hard to tame, long flowering varieties! (Science) Fiction? Or much needed treatment options for (older) patients? One of the potential future ways geenhouse growers can conserve #energy growing #cannabis is to relocate the direction of the supplemental lights and grow different varieties. At Innexo BV we are gathering #interesting insights into the potential of adjusted lighting strategies such as intra- and undercanopy lights. An actual, much debated and #trending topic in cannabis #research. An example of such an innovative strategy is a multi-tier #intracanopylighting setup in combination with longer flowering landrace varieties in #noveg and no-toplight. This particular setup, for which industry leading horticultural lighting company Fluence is partnering in the research, uses 70% less energy than conventional (800 micromoles ppfd) 635W toplight-only treatment. #featured in the picture is an Honduras landrace. 18 weeks flowering. No veg. Uses as much lighting energy as a fast 6 week variety. Notice that the top of the plant, while not receiving more than 75 micromoles (on a sunny day - the Netherlands) is still producing very nice colas. This supports the hypothesis of these plants translocating their energy quite efficiently. also, notice the absence of fan leaves at this (end stage). The plant basically defoliates itself. Will make harvest a bit easier :) Because of the reduced electricity usage and the use of volume instead of surface area for flower development, this could well be a case for bringing back some hard to tame, longer flowering varieties and make them commercially viable options to grow and to stand out with for (older) #patients. Anyway. Let me hear your thoughts!

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Discover the benefits of adding Pioneer® brand canola to your farming operation in the Mid-South region. Check out this article to learn more.

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We are excited to bring PhycoTerra®FX to California farmers, offering a revolutionary solution to enhance the plant leaf microbiome (phyllosphere)! California farmers face unique challenges, including water scarcity and the pressures of maintaining high crop productivity. PhycoTerra®FX supports crops by optimizing the foliar microbial community, which plays a crucial role in sustaining photosynthesis, biomass production, and overall plant health. By feeding these key microbes, PhycoTerra®FX helps crops better withstand environmental stressors common in California's diverse agricultural regions. "PhycoTerra®FX has the potential to be a game-changer for California agriculture, enhancing the mid-season foliar microbiome. It improves nutrient uptake and strengthens crops against the state's challenging dry and hot conditions. The data we've collected so far clearly demonstrates a substantial positive effect on plant health and productivity," says Matt Lucas, California Regional Sales Manager at PhycoTerra®. Empower your crops to thrive with PhycoTerra® FX, boosting plant health and productivity in California's diverse agricultural regions. #CaliforniaAgriculture #CropHealth #PhycoTerraFX https://bit.ly/3Sr9xR9

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Can molecular farming and precision fermentation be combined to help take down petrochemicals? A new study demonstrates more efficient fermentation of biofuels from trees bioengineered for altered lignin content. Perhaps stacking biotechnologies is the fastest path to a non-petro future. 🌿🧬🍄‍🟫 #fermentation #molecularfarming #bioengineering #sustainable #future https://lnkd.in/ee3Mvb3v

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Spring is here and #almond growers are prepping the soil ahead of orchard replant! Almonds are the #1 crop we treat in California, and growers often face high nematode pressure as well as prunus replant disease. Fortunately, using TELONE™ before planting helps combat both. Using TELONE™ ahead of planting helps create a zone of protection allowing developing roots to grow stronger, leading to healthier plants and with larger trunk diameter and increased yields. Check out the photo below—to the left is untreated soil, and to the right is soil that was prepped with TELONE™ before trees were planted. The results are clear! The #soil prepped with TELONE™ allowed the trees to establish free of nematode pressure, leading to increased trunk diameter, larger canopies, and increased marketable yields! To learn more about TELONE™ and orchard replant visit https://lnkd.in/gmE-c7ad Remember, there's no coming back from a poor start (especially with orchards that are around for decades)!

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. John Hall from the University of Idaho shares his insights on how to improve calving seasons and boost the herd’s potential using estrus synchronization and reproductive technologies. He breaks down practical strategies for using natural services and advanced reproductive management to help beef producers see real economic benefits. Tune in now to discover how you can make the most of your herd's potential. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/d_Pn_vBy Powered by the commitment of cutting-edge companies like: Pro Earth Animal Health | Virbac | dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health | Healthy Farms by Bioverse

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https://lnkd.in/grv8MYkt Interesting Civil Eats article. The use of #biologicals MUST be added to the accepted #carbon practices. USDA has been tasked with this in the Biostimulant Act introduced by Reps Panetta and Baird and also in the #FarmBill The data are being generated to show that biologicals can reduce #carbonfootprint, increase #carbonsequestration and improve #soilhealth

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If interested in a #podcast on rice consider listening to Thoughts on Rice. It is from UC Cooperative Extension and for California #rice industry folks. Please give it a listen. If you wish to stay up-to-date through LinkedIn, please consider following their page. UCANR #extension #agriculture

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Seed Quality, Chlorophyll and Carotene Content in Brassica Juncea L. Leaves at Two Growth Stages in Response to Rhizospheric Bacteria Access the full study here: https://bit.ly/4bDjP8f #Absorptionspectra #Brassicajuncea #Biopriming #Leafpigments #PGPR #Vigourindex #Agriculture #climatechange #AgriculturalSciences #agtech #Agronomy #PlantBreeding #PlantGenetic #AgriculturalEconomics #Agroclimatology #RemoteSensing #CropBreeding #CropPhysiology #CropProduction #Precision #SustainableAgriculture #CropProtection #DigitalAgriculture #FarmMachinery #HorticultureCrops #IrrigationManagement #SeedQuality #SoilScience #AgriculturalChemistry

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Seed Quality, Chlorophyll and Carotene Content in Brassica Juncea L. Leaves at Two Growth Stages in Response to Rhizospheric Bacteria Access the full study here: https://bit.ly/4bDjP8f #Absorptionspectra #Brassicajuncea #Biopriming #Leafpigments #PGPR #Vigourindex #Agriculture #climatechange #AgriculturalSciences #agtech #Agronomy #PlantBreeding #PlantGenetic #AgriculturalEconomics #Agroclimatology #RemoteSensing #CropBreeding #CropPhysiology #CropProduction #Precision #SustainableAgriculture #CropProtection #DigitalAgriculture #FarmMachinery #HorticultureCrops #IrrigationManagement #SeedQuality #SoilScience #AgriculturalChemistry

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