Need a U.S. Policy Refresh? Here’s Three Articles to Get Up to Speed

The realm of policy is a dynamic and constantly evolving domain. While certain #policies may progress slowly, others #experience rapid developments based on the sentiments of policymak-ers involved.

Before our June issue of Seed World heads to your door, make sure you’re up to date with some of the policy decisions going on and affecting the U.S. #seed sector today.

1. With the Upcoming Farm Bill, Let’s Emphasize the Importance of Research

As the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) continues to work with the Senate and House to educate about the upcoming farm bill, the association wants to highlight the importance of innovation. The best way to maintain innovation? Encourage policymakers to give more funding to agriculture research. Katy Martin Rainey spoke on behalf of American Seed Trade Association about how public #funding keeps innovation moving both for the public and private breeding sectors.?

2. Finding Common Ground with New Representatives

One of the battles with the upcoming farm bill this year is the sheer number of new faces both in the Senate and in the House. With so many new seats filled, there’s a lot of education that needs to go on to get these representatives up to date with agriculture policy. Three #experts — ?Laura Wood, Christy Seyfert and Bart Fischer — reveal how they’re going about advocating and educating.

3. As Mexico Continues to Look at a GM Corn Ban, Here’s Some Reactions to Keep in Mind

In January 2021, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued new legislation that would eliminate the use of genetically modified (GM) corn in Mexico by 2024. Two years later, the U.S. and Mexico are still in discussions about the GM #corn ban, due to the effects both countries would face from it. As the U.S. Trade Representative continues discussions with the #Government of Mexico, catch up on some reactions from Mexico and the U.S.