China, Brazil outspending US on ag research and development

A pair of agricultural leaders say the US needs significant investments in research and development to remain globally competitive.

Beth Ford, President and CEO of Land O’Lakes, tells Brownfield the next farm bill needs to address the issue because many countries like China are significantly outspending the U.S. “They’ve increased their funding for Ag research and technology because they recognize there’s a practice change, so we need applied research pots. We can use data and technology.

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