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Sustainability Benefits of Bioengineered Sugarbeets
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Luther Markwart , Brian BaenigSince universal adoption of bioengineered sugarbeets by the United States sugarbeet industry eleven years ago, we have achieved a quantum leap forward in sustainability. Our industry has delivered on sustainability before it became a buzzword. We are proud to have the most sustainable beet sugar production in the world.
Technology is Driving Agriculture & Our Economy Forward
/in Food & Agriculture, Gloria's Column /by Gloria Story DittusSince the founding of our nation, the U.S. has established itself as a major agricultural super power on the world stage. One key component of this success can be attributed to the advancement and adoption of new technology in agricultural production.
Our Innovation Commitment: Sustainable Solutions for a Growing World
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Tim HassingerSince Lindsay Corporation was founded in 1955, our mission has been to use technology to optimize scarce resources. Our founder, Paul Zimmerer, launched the first Zimmatic pivot irrigation system 50 years ago to help growers increase crop yields while conserving water and reducing energy requirements.
Better Broadband Connectivity Will Boost the Rural Economy
/in Food & Agriculture, News from D.C. /by Congresswoman Abigail SpanbergerRecently, Germany auctioned off segments of the broadband spectrum for the testing of a 5G network, bringing with it the potential for rapid development and adoption of new technology—everything from hyper-fast downloads to self-driving cars. Imagine then the frustration for millions of rural Americans still stuck with broadband speeds a decade or more behind, or who […]
New York Legislature Passes Long-Awaited DREAM Act
/in Around the States /by Jennifer DiSienaBy Jennifer DiSiena – Late last month, the New York State legislature passed The Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act (S1250/A782), which provides children of undocumented immigrants with higher education opportunities in the state. Governor Andrew Cuomo has long supported the measure and plans to sign the bill into law.
The Effort to Modernize the Mobile Gaming Industry
/in Around the States, News from D.C. /by Jeff IfrahBy Jeff Ifrah – Whether it’s a bet made in an office pool on the Super Bowl or a wager placed on a March Madness bracket, Americans continue to bet on their favorite teams, but many states don’t have laws in place to regulate the activities.
What Americans Want to see from Congress and the White House
/in Gloria's Column, News from D.C. /by Gloria Story DittusBy Gloria Dittus – During President Trump’s State of the Union address, the President expressed the need for bipartisanship as he outlined his priorities before a joint session of Congress.
Should Brands take a Stance on Social Issues?
/in Gloria's Column /by Laura HubbardBy Gloria Dittus Nike’s new advertising campaign with Colin Kaepernick has made waves among consumers, in the media and political circles. Regardless of your stance on Kaepernick and whether or not it’s acceptable to kneel during the national anthem, we can all agree that Nike’s campaign, which risks alienating many of its customers, is a […]