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“Amendment SA 3418 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
This amendment adds funding for two specific types of agricultural research: finding industrial uses for hemp fibers and protecting cereal crops from toxic molds. It aims to help farmers expand into new markets and ensure the food supply stays safe from natural contaminants.
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“Amendment SA 3418 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
This amendment adds funding for two specific types of agricultural research: finding industrial uses for hemp fibers and protecting cereal crops from toxic molds. It aims to help farmers expand into new markets and ensure the food supply stays safe from natural contaminants.
Hemp fiber is an emerging market for textiles and construction, while mycotoxins are dangerous natural toxins that can ruin harvests and make food unsafe for humans and livestock.
Farmers who grow hemp, corn, or wheat are most affected, along with agricultural researchers and consumers who benefit from safer food products.