Conservation In The Midst Of A Crisis

Ducks Unlimited (DU), one of the foundational partners for America’s Conservation Ag Movement, is taking steps to continue valuable conservation projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.

While not surprising, it is infuriating to see various animal rights activist organizations attempt to take advantage of public fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic for their own gain, writes Hannah Thompson-Weeman, Animal Agriculture Alliance.

The company’s artificial intelligence system, Winnow Vision, is using machine learning to give chefs tools to reduce food waste in their kitchens, according to a FoodTank article.

Hog values are plummeting due to the impact of COVID-19 and creating a financial disaster for pork producers nationwide who face a collective $5 billion loss for the remainder of the year.

The company recently partnered with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory to explore the integration of CRISPR tomato seed genetics in a climate-controlled vertical farm setting, according to an AgDaily article.