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Landmarks Illinois Collaborates with Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture to secure permanent home for Ebony Test Kitchen

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The NMAAHC announced the acquisition of the historically significant test kitchen, which Landmarks Illinois saved from demolition in 2018, earlier today.

Key Points: 
  • The NMAAHC announced the acquisition of the historically significant test kitchen, which Landmarks Illinois saved from demolition in 2018, earlier today.
  • The test kitchen also helps tell the story of the Johnson Publishing Company, the country's most influential African American publisher of its time.
  • Following the MOFAD exhibit, NMAAHC approached Landmarks Illinois in the fall of 2022 about its interest in acquiring the Ebony Test Kitchen.
  • Landmarks Illinois produced a short video about the years-long effort to preserve the Ebony Test Kitchen, which can be viewed here .

Farmer sentiment sours as crop prices decline

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This month's lower sentiment was fueled by drops in both of the barometer's sub-indices and likely triggered by weakened crop prices.

Key Points: 
  • This month's lower sentiment was fueled by drops in both of the barometer's sub-indices and likely triggered by weakened crop prices.
  • The Farm Financial Performance Index was impacted by lower sentiment dropping 17 points to a reading of 76 in May.
  • Crop price weakness, uncertainty related to U.S. bank failures, and rising interest rates were likely key factors behind the decline.
  • Higher input cost remains the top concern among producers in the year ahead; however, concern over the risk of lower crop and/or livestock prices is growing.

GrubMarket Partners with CCOF to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers in Obtaining Organic Certification

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This partnership, part of GrubMarket's Sustainable California initiative, aims to support socially disadvantaged farmers in California by sponsoring cohorts of farmers from underserved communities to obtain organic certification, empowering them to adopt more organic farming practices and move towards long-term sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership, part of GrubMarket's Sustainable California initiative, aims to support socially disadvantaged farmers in California by sponsoring cohorts of farmers from underserved communities to obtain organic certification, empowering them to adopt more organic farming practices and move towards long-term sustainability.
  • By providing farmers with financial and technical assistance, GrubMarket is leveling the playing field for farmers who may not have the economic means to pursue organic certification on their own.
  • CCOF will work closely with GrubMarket to identify eligible socially disadvantaged farmers, provide mentorship and technical guidance throughout the organic certification process, ensure compliance with organic standards, and provide financial support as the farmers transition their land to organic production.
  • "CCOF is proud to partner with GrubMarket in supporting socially disadvantaged farmers in California," said Jessy Beckett Parr, Chief Programs Officer at CCOF.

Ag-Biotech Innovator GreenVenus Achieves Breakthrough in Non-Browning Avocado Through Gene Editing

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DAVIS, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenVenus, LLC, a biotechnology company specializing in genetic engineering for sustainable agriculture, announces a groundbreaking achievement in avocado gene editing and plant regeneration.

Key Points: 
  • DAVIS, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenVenus, LLC, a biotechnology company specializing in genetic engineering for sustainable agriculture, announces a groundbreaking achievement in avocado gene editing and plant regeneration.
  • Using CRISPR editing, GreenVenus successfully produced multiple lines of avocados with enhanced resistance to browning by "knocking out" a key gene in the browning pathway, polyphenol oxidase (PPO).
  • "GreenVenus is proud to have achieved this significant milestone in avocado gene editing," said Dr. Shiv Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer at GreenVenus.
  • The gene editing and plant regeneration techniques successfully employed by GreenVenus also present opportunities for further advancements in the broader field of crop improvement.

Hippeas® Announces Leading-Edge Regenerative Agriculture Collaboration with Avena Foods

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"We have been working with Avena as a supplier of our pulses and are so excited to be taking our partnership to new heights with our collaborative regenerative agriculture pilot program," stated HIPPEAS® CMO, Julia Hecht. "Yellow pea is the #1 ingredient in our HIPPEAS Veggie Straws and is also used in our Chickpea Tortilla Chips and Chickpea Puffs, so we're proud to source regeneratively grown yellow peas from Avena. HIPPEAS has always aligned with suppliers who are trying to make a difference in sustainable agriculture and Avena's commitment is incomparable -- we are thrilled to be a part of this impactful pilot program and look forward to sharing our findings and other exciting news later this year," she continued. 

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HIPPEAS® is spreading The Peas & Love by piloting a cutting-edge regenerative agriculture pilot program with Canadian specialty pulse and oat miller Avena Foods Limited .
  • The collaboration includes the development of a field crop 'living lab' demonstration with Rosengren Farms, an Avena grower.
  • This important sustainability project, with the support of Saskatchewan's South East Research Farm, will evaluate the intercropping practice for climate impacts through scientific modeling.
  • "Our partnership with HIPPEAS harnesses the expertise of farmers and food scientists," explained Avena CEO Gord Flaten.

Corteva Agriscience Announces Availability of PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® Corn

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® (RA) corn will be available for planting in the 2024 growing season in the U.S. and Canada. Farmers will have the added flexibility of integrated refuge, along with an advanced combination of above-ground pest control, herbicide tolerance and industry-leading genetics with PowerCore Enlist RA corn.1

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) today announced PowerCore® Enlist® Refuge Advanced® (RA) corn will be available for planting in the 2024 growing season in the U.S. and Canada.
  • PowerCore Enlist RA corn will be available in a diverse lineup of genetics across a wide range of maturities.
  • Like all products developed through Corteva's R&D programs, the PowerCore Enlist RA corn must pass through rigorous evaluation in several testing locations.
  • Learn more about PowerCore Enlist RA corn: U.S., https://corteva.us/powercoreenlistRA ; and Canada, powercore.corteva.ca and powercore.corteva.ca/fr .

Pyxus International, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX) ("Pyxus," the "Company," "we," or "our"), a global value-added agricultural company, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pyxus International, Inc. (OTC Pink: PYYX) ("Pyxus," the "Company," "we," or "our"), a global value-added agricultural company, today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
  • Net loss attributable to Pyxus International, Inc. was $39.1 million, improving $43.0 million or 52.4% from the prior fiscal year.
  • For the full 2024 fiscal year, Pyxus expects sales to be between $1.9 billion and $2.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA to be between $155 million and $180 million.
  • Uncommitted inventory at year-end was $19.0 million, which reflects the short-supply and high-demand environment we operated in during fiscal 2023.

Agricultural Testing Market worth $9.8 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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The safety testing in application segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural testing market in 2023 in terms of value.

Key Points: 
  • The safety testing in application segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural testing market in 2023 in terms of value.
  • Safety testing of agricultural samples includes testing for targets such as toxins, pathogens, heavy metals, pesticides, GMOs, and organic contaminants.
  • The rapid technology of the technology segment accounted for the highest share of the agricultural testing market in 2023 to 2028 in terms of value.
  • The Asia Pacific region accounted for the fastest growing market, in terms of value, of the global agricultural testing market in 2028.

Agricultural Testing Market worth $9.8 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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The safety testing in application segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural testing market in 2023 in terms of value.

Key Points: 
  • The safety testing in application segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural testing market in 2023 in terms of value.
  • Safety testing of agricultural samples includes testing for targets such as toxins, pathogens, heavy metals, pesticides, GMOs, and organic contaminants.
  • The rapid technology of the technology segment accounted for the highest share of the agricultural testing market in 2023 to 2028 in terms of value.
  • The Asia Pacific region accounted for the fastest growing market, in terms of value, of the global agricultural testing market in 2028.

CGTN: Why does China stick to the path of common prosperity?

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He is China's first beekeeper to successfully utilize the technique, introduced by the district government in 2016.

Key Points: 
  • He is China's first beekeeper to successfully utilize the technique, introduced by the district government in 2016.
  • It took the young bee farmer five years to fully implement the new technique, and now it is helping his family and local beekeepers live a "sweet" life.
  • Over 360 low-income farmers in Miyun have shaken off poverty since joining the beekeeping project.
  • It has helped local beekeepers learn advanced apiculture techniques and provided them with high-quality queen bees at no charge.