…increasing exports of U.S. cotton. “CCI showcases U.S. cotton’s quality, sustainability, transparency, premium value and innovation, all of which make U.S. cotton the cotton the world trusts,” CCI Executive Director…
Assistance Available to Agricultural Producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program
…their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. NRCS plans to enroll up to 10 million acres in CSP in 2018. While applications…
United States Food Sustainability Ranking
…Sustainability Index is a study conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, analyzing food sustainability in 35 nations. Countries are graded on several variables. Among them the most important it seems,…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…next-generation farming practices. Additionally, ABC released the first annual Almond Sustainability Publication, entitled Growing Good, which highlights the California Almond community’s commitment to sustainability. The announcement was made at the…
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Reflects on Year of Progress
The Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, highlighted some of the agency’s accomplishments during 2017 to improve the productivity, uses, and sustainability of national forests and…
Almond Update: Publication for Sustainable Farming
…the Almond Board of California: New for 2017, Growing Good is an annual publication that is meant to show what sustainability means to the California Almond industry, highlighting our commitment…
CDFA Healthy Soils Program Awards $5.23 Million in Grants
…smart climate programs that address on-farm challenges and promote agricultural sustainability,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, “Soil has the transformative power to help us stabilize our changing climate. By capturing…
NIFA Supports Increasing Rural Prosperity through Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs for the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…make informed decisions for their operations, and enhance their sustainability will be provided by awardees such as Florida International University and Alabama A&M University. Florida International University will train and…
NIFA-Support for Education, Mentoring, and Technical Assistance Programs to Help New Farmers and Ranchers
…beginning farmers the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make informed decisions for their operations, and to enhance their profitability and sustainability.” BFRDP targets farmers and ranchers who have never…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…Working cooperatively with other land trusts. Purchasing fee land. Public outreach and education to help promote farmland conservation and ag sustainability. Why it should matter to you: California’s moderate climate,…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation
…Alternatives for Long-Term Sustainability (CV-SALTS). CV-SALTS members include entities involved with water management, irrigation districts and some growers, as well as the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. In…
Cargill Aiming for Birth to Burger Beef Audit
Cargill plans to launch new technology in tracking cattle to develop a verified sustainability standard for consumers. Called the Cargill Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration pilot, the effort should move the…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…online. The Latino Farmer Conference brings together the Spanish speaking farming community with the agriculture industry, agribusinesses, and sustainability advocates for a day of workshops and networking with fellow farmers….
NMPF Supports Effort to Bring Clarity to EPA’s Waters of the U.S. Regulation
…reasonable approach that complies with past Supreme Court rulings will be in the best interests of the environment and dairy farmers,” said Jamie Jonker, NMPF vice president for sustainability and…