…the Alliance for Water Efficiency in Chicago, the Institute for Sustainable Futures in Sydney and the Pacific Institute in Oakland. Several California water utilities, including the San Francisco Public Utilities…
Agri View: Soil Care
…to the importance of managing soils so they are sustainable for future generations. To do this, we need to remember that soil contains living organisms that when provided the basic…
Bayer AgVocacy Forum: Be an #AgVocate
The 2016 AgVocacy Forum, sponsored by Bayer is underway in New Orleans today. Representatives from agriculture and consumer media are hearing from thought leaders in science, nutrition and sustainable…
NFU Joins Field to Market, Continues Support for Sustainable Agriculture
Recognizing the importance of agriculture sustainability for farmers, ranchers and rural communities, the National Farmers Union (NFU) announced today they have joined Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture….
Sustainability on Consumers’ Minds
…a lot of efforts and progress in being more sustainable but we weren’t really sharing that with consumers because they weren’t expressing a lot of interest.” Humble says consumers suddenly…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…will highlight the value of drip irrigation as a crop management tool and its role in improving nutrient management for a more sustainable operation. “Commodity Classic is all about helping…
Preparing for an Uncertain Future with Climate Smart Agriculture
…helps to enable the soil to function as a vital living ecosystem and provide the foundation for sustainable agricultural productivity. Carbon sequestration has been difficult to quantify in soils given…
DWR Draft Regulations for Managing Groundwater Basins Sustainably
…basins as outlined in the landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, enacted by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in September 2014. An overview of the draft regulations was presented to the…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…citizens or veterans. Register online at: https://gogreenhall.org/register-for-2016/ On an annual basis, IGIHOF seeks nominations from the public for individuals or businesses that are working towards an environmentally sustainable future. The…
Almond Board: More on AIM
…and sustainable through four major initiatives. Almond Update – AIM Initiatives Chairman of the Board, Mike Mason explains the goal of AIM. He says there will be additional funding for…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…measures and floodplain enhancements to achieve sustainable water quality and quantity, soil health and functional ecosystems. Through the 2015 and 2016 rounds, USDA and partners are investing up to $1.5…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…all the changes, the one with the most lasting implications for agriculture was California’s adoption of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014. For the next quarter century, SGMA will…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…said Dr. Holdren. “Further strengthening our investments in agricultural research will be essential for U.S. farmers to be able to keep the Nation’s food supply abundant, healthy, reliable, and sustainable…