ASTA Assumes Leadership of Crop Biotechnology Advocacy

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Alexandria, VA—October 22, 2025— The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) is proud to announce its new role as the leading voice for crop biotechnology advocacy and regulation, following the dissolution of the Agriculture and Environment Section (BIO AE)

Farm Service Agency Offices to Reopen During Shutdown

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(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Late on Tuesday, the Trump Administration announced that it would be reopening Farm Service Agency offices for core operations amid the ongoing government shutdown. In a statement on X, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said

Make Smart Mastitis Treatment Decisions Without Sacrificing Cow Health

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DULUTH, Ga. — When mastitis occurs, antibiotics are often an important part of getting cows back in the milking string. But not every case needs treatment, and that’s where good decision-making comes in. “The goal isn’t to avoid antibiotics,” said Jennifer Roberts, DVM,