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  1. Fortifying Corn Flour Can Reduce Birth Defects

    Sep 2, 2026

    Joint US and Chinese medical research confirmed that a deficiency in dietary folic acid can cause birth defects. Wheat and rice products are currently fortified. California is now requiring fortification of corn flour, and other states are following suit. Learn more

  2. China is looking to food waste to reduce imported animal feed

    Dec 8, 2025

    As trade tension persist, China is carefully bringing back the upscaling of food waste to animal feed. Read more

  3. Plastic mulch research

    Aug 25, 2025

    Two new research articles have been published on the impact of agricultural plastic mulch on plant growth and the environment. Learn more about biodegradable mulch to grow rice and the sustainability of plastic mulch in agriculture