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How Does Iowa State Research on Swine Sire Fertility Impact Cattle, Humans?
How Does Iowa State Research on Swine Sire Fertility Impact Cattle, Humans?

By adding one more pig to a litter, the U.S. pork industry could increase production by an estimated $120 million annually. To do that, Karl Kerns says we need to learn what influences the capacity of sperm to fertilize.

Industry
$10-Million USDA Grant to Develop Cell-Cultivated Meat in Bioreactors
$10-Million USDA Grant to Develop Cell-Cultivated Meat in Bioreactors

A team of researchers has received a five-year, $10-million grant from the USDA to develop an alternative food source: meat produced not from farm animals, but from cells grown in bioreactors. 

Jennifer Shike
Ag Policy
Gene Editing: Experts Say it’s Time to Remodel Regulatory Landscape
Gene Editing: Experts Say it’s Time to Remodel Regulatory Landscape

In order for gene editing in agricultural animals to “unleash enormous gains in productivity,” a remodeling of the federal landscape is imperative, experts conclude.

Jennifer Shike
Ag Policy
Livestock Producers on Level Playing Field Thanks to MOU Between USDA and FDA

USDA announces the finalization of a MOU with FDA outlining responsibilities concerning the regulation of certain animals developed using genetic engineering that are intended for agricultural purposes. 

Jennifer Shike
Ag Policy
USDA Oversight of Gene-Edited Livestock: A Seismic Shift for Agriculture

USDA announced its intent to have primary oversight over gene-edited livestock. Secretary Perdue said this would be a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals produced by genetic engineering. 

Jennifer Shike