…(AFBF), United States Cattlemen’s Association, and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. “AFBF appreciates the Biden administration’s continued work to ensure a fair and competitive meat processing system. We must get to…
IPM and Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey
…IPM and Sustainable Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey. “Every year or two, I try to send the survey out to evaluate the impact of my program and finetune or…
More Than $350 Million Available for Groundwater Sustainability Projects
…Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program. The funding support will be made available for the planning and implementation of efforts to assist in compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)….
Sustainable Options for that Holiday Tree
Some sustainable options for your holiday tree this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Real, or living, Christmas trees are the dream scenario for the holiday. Unfortunately,…
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…storage and conveyance projects. In addition, the Farm Bureau government affairs and federal policy team secured $855 million to assist with the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The team brought in…
Almond Update: ‘A Lot to Celebrate’ for the State of the Almond Industry
…the resiliency of the almond industry as a whole. Issues of water remain a challenge for producers, with drought conditions compounded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. But growers have…
Regenerative Farming: Nothing New to Producers
…Innovation at Western Growers, the education session addressed the question of marketing around sustainable and regenerative practices. Duflock explained that both ‘regenerative’ and ‘sustainable’ have become very popular buzzwords, but…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…automated, efficient and sustainable farm. Domonic, Netafim’s team leader of agronomy in the west, outlines how to take proven technology from Israel and tailor it to meet the needs of…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more than 50 organizations and countries have declared support for the Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. The U.S. launched…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Three
…the long term, it’s just not sustainable for most humans to cut out entire food groups and macronutrients, nor is it optimal for your overall health. Finally, maybe you’ve heard…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
…to land, water and wildlife resources in their care. In California, Sand County Foundation presents the award with American Farmland Trust, and state partners of Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…Developing Cooperative Support for Organic Professionals, Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Apprenticeship Program for Organic Inspectors and Other Organic Professionals, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Organic Professionals. Overall,…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced significant funding for sustainable agriculture research projects. More than $146 million is being invested under the National Institute of Food and…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association, and CropLife America. “AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder on his appointment as EPA’s agriculture advisor. There are several…