On Wednesday, March 20, the
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) hosted a
successful rollout event for its latest issue paper, "Applications,
Benefits, and Challenges of Genome Edited Crops," at the Donald
Danforth Plant Science Center in St.
Louis, MO. The event attracted a diverse audience interested
in the future of agriculture and the potential of genome editing
technologies. A webinar discussing the publication is scheduled for
April 3.
AMES,
Iowa, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On
Wednesday, March 20, the Council for
Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) hosted a successful
rollout event for its latest issue paper, "Applications, Benefits,
and Challenges of Genome Edited Crops," at the Donald Danforth
Plant Science Center in St. Louis,
MO. The event attracted a diverse audience interested in the
future of agriculture and the potential of genome editing
technologies. A webinar discussing the publication is scheduled for
April 3, 11 AM
to noon CST.
The subject of genome editing is at an
important crossroads in application. For producers and consumers
worldwide to benefit from this genomic technology, global alignment
on the regulatory treatment of the technology will be critical. –
David Bubeck, Corteva
Agriscience
The paper, chaired by Sarah Evenega (Okanagan Specialty Fruit,
Cornell University and the 2021 Borlaug
CAST Communication Award (BCCA) recipient, provides a comprehensive
overview of gene editing in agriculture, discussing its potential
impact on producers, consumers, and the environment. It reviews
recent advances in genome editing tools, discusses select
applications in various crops, and considers the benefits and
challenges of the technology. The paper also recommends ensuring
that genome editing in agriculture benefits society.
Sarah Evanega remarked, "This
CAST paper on genome editing comes at an important time. It's been
over a decade since the potential applications of CRISPR editing
systems were described. Since that time, the tools have evolved,
and the global regulatory environment is rapidly catching up.
Diverse stakeholders appreciate the potential of genome editing
tools to innovate to meet sustainability goals, and the first
products are now coming through the commercialization
pipeline."
David Bubeck, Research Director
at Corteva Agriscience, added, "The subject of genome editing is at
an important crossroads in application. For producers and consumers
worldwide to benefit from this genomic technology, global alignment
on the regulatory treatment of the technology will be
critical."
The event also featured a panel discussion with industry
experts, including David Bubeck from
Corteva Agriscience, Bernadette
Juarez from the USDA-APHIS, Jennifer
Rowland from the USDA, and Jack
Cornell from the United Soybean Board. David Ertl from the Iowa Corn Growers
Association moderated the panel.
"We are thrilled with the turnout and engagement at the paper
rollout event," said CAST's CEO, Chris
Boomsma. The discussions around genome editing in
agriculture were insightful and thought-provoking. This technology
can potentially change the industry and address significant
challenges in agriculture.
Webinar Release
CAST will promote a webinar release of the paper on Wednesday, April 3, from 11 AM to 12 PM CST.
Sarah Evanega (Okanagan Specialty
Fruit, Cornell University) and
David Ertl (Iowa Corn Growers
Association) will share their insights into genome editing
technologies in agriculture and their potential impact on
producers, consumers, and the environment.
This webinar aims to provide valuable knowledge about the
current status and prospects of genome editing tools and the
regulatory challenges and opportunities they present.
Registration for this FREE event is now open.
About the Authors
Chair
Sarah Evenega, Okanagan Specialty Fruit, Cornell University - 2021 BCCA Recipient
Authors
Zack Brown, North Carolina State University
Jose Falck-Zapeda, International
Food Policy Research Institute
Melinda Yerka, University of Nevada- Reno
Leena Tripathi, International
Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Nicholas Karavolias, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dave Bubeck, Corteva Agriscience
Fan-Li Chou, American Seed Trade
Association
Nat Graham, Pairwise
CAST Liaison
David Ertl, Iowa Corn Growers
Association
About CAST
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is a
nonprofit organization that gathers, interprets, and communicates
credible, balanced, science-based information to policymakers, the
media, the private sector, and the public. CAST is recognized as a
leading source of information on agricultural science and
technology.
For more information about CAST and their work, please visit
www.cast-science.org.
Media Contact
Carlos Back Vianna, Council for
Agricultural Science and Technology, 1 515 292 2125,
cvianna@cast-science.org, https://www.cast-science.org/
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