Research and Development

The agri-food-tech sector saw a record investment total in 2020. AgFunder reports total dollars committed to agri-food-tech ventures in 2020 are expected to hit $30.5 billion, representing a 34.5% year over year increase. The sector's stellar performance is attributable to an increasing number of big funding rounds, signifying a maturing sector with a few clear outliers ...

When it comes to the path of agriculture and farming as well as Ag innovations and research over the next three decades or so, the USDA's Scott Hutchins says public input and stakeholder feedback is pivotal. "What we're really trying to do here is to find, based on the inputs, the discovery goals that will take us to that next era ...

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Kim Schrier announced she will again serve on the House Agriculture Committee. This Committee is in addition to her appointment to the Energy and Commerce Committee. “As the only Member from the Northwest on the House Agriculture Committee, I am honored to continue to be a voice for our farmers and growers in the region. I pl ...

The Washington Wine Commission's Melissa Hansen talks about research projects that will continue into 2021. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

This week, Craig Bell talks about how research and development done in Washington has benefited growers across the Northwest and beyond. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Impossible Foods is expanding its multifaceted technology platform, accelerating product development, and plans to double its research and development team's size over the next 12 months. The Silicon Valley-based company says the expansion helps it reach its goal to reverse global warming ...

In 1967, the average American consumed less than two pounds of strawberries per year.  Last year, Americans enjoyed on average over 8 1/3 pounds of the fruit, a new record.  Brad Woerner is a strawberry farmer, and he says one of the biggest assets to his efforts has been the research and breeding work that’s been done.   "The v...