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New Farm Bill Funding Brings Hope for Agricultural Advancements

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced the allocation of funding under the new Farm Bill, which will provide support for various agricultural programs across the country. This funding aims to strengthen the agricultural sector by investing in research, conservation, and rural development. 

The Farm Bill funding, which amounts to billions of dollars, will be distributed among several programs aimed at promoting agricultural advancements. The funding will be allocated to the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, which will conduct research on various topics such as plant and animal health, crop improvement, and climate change. This research will help to develop new technologies and strategies to improve productivity, increase crop yields, and reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. 

The funding will also support programs focused on conservation, which aim to promote sustainable agricultural practices that reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, and protect wildlife habitats. Additionally, the funding will help to support rural development by investing in programs that promote economic growth in rural areas, such as infrastructure development and support for small businesses. 

This new Farm Bill funding provides a much-needed boost to the agricultural sector, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years. With this investment, farmers and researchers will have the resources they need to develop new solutions to the complex challenges facing modern agriculture. By investing in research, conservation, and rural development, the USDA is helping to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for American agriculture. 


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Gowan Canada is partnering with Geco Strategic Weed Management to help Canadian growers take a strategic approach to weed control through data-driven prediction and planning.

Geco’s technology uses data and AI to map where weeds have been over the past five years and predict where patches are likely to emerge next season. These insights allow farms and retailers to plan ahead and target actions in the most challenging areas.

“Our technology enables the question: if you could know where your most problematic patches are and where they are spreading to, what could you do differently? That’s what our technology makes possible,” said Greg Stewart, CEO of Geco. “Many of our farms are already using our prescriptions along with Gowan products, so this collaboration is a natural next step.”