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April 25, 2017 - Issue 3902


Study Shows Slashing Pesticides Won't Hurt Production

pesticides

April 25, 2017

The pesticide industry maintains their products are necessary to feed the world, but research suggests most farmers could cut back on pesticide usage without harming their yields or profits. Doing so benefits the health of the farmer and the environment while improving soil health - the real key to feeding the world.

Smithfield Is Engineering Pigs for Use in Human Transplants

human pig hybrid

April 25, 2017

Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer, has crossed the line from food producer to biotechnology. Their new bioscience unit has plans to cash in on pig parts not normally eaten - including organs that may one day be transplanted into humans.