…made it a priority to address dust during harvest, setting ambitious goals to make substantial reductions by 2025. “Our whole industry has really made some big strides forward to dust…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…swine fever and experiences a major reduction in domestic production,” he said. “Instead, this trade opportunity is fueling jobs, profits and rural development for our international competitors. We seek an…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
…in methane reduction are disappointing for the dairy industry, the development and implementation of reduction projects will continue. “It’s important that we get all the revenue sources that we can…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-11-19
…well as why the Early Start program is critical for methane reduction project funding. Also, hear about the last minute push to revive COOL in USMCA and get another almond…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
As Governor Gavin Newsom waits to sign the California budget, many in the agriculture industry are cautiously optimistic about funding allotments. Although there were significant reductions to meaningful agricultural programs…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
Bayer has announced a plan to reduce the company’s environmental impact with a goal of a 30 percent global reduction by 2030. As part of the new sustainability initiative, Bayer…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…and other benefits such as nutrient, water and dust management.” A total of 194 projects dispersed throughout 45 counties will be receiving $8.7 million in funding through the HSP Incentives…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
…life cycle. Some effective sprays will do the trick too, such as Neem or a highly concentrated garlic spray. Flour dust is also an effective ways to fight an active…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…benefits including: lettuce that can grow with less water, meaning a reduction in the amount of freshwater needed for agriculture production and crops that can grow in higher heat and…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…is really more for our neighbors and that is to reduce dust from harvesting by 50 percent by 2025.” The industry has already made significant strides in the area of…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…by domestic consumers through the development of the National Strategy on the Reduction of Sodium Intake. Colombian retailers are also implementing marketing programs that advertise foods that promote healthier lifestyles. …
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…doubled the funding for the Healthy Soils Program, bringing the total funding amount to $28 million. An additional $10 million will also be made available for methane reduction, bringing the…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…U.S. pork,” Herring added. “The world’s largest pork-consuming nation is currently experiencing a dramatic reduction in domestic supply because of an animal disease that has ravaged its national swine herd….
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…moss gets water from precipitation and humidity. Plus it gets nutrients from the air, water, and all the dust particles that settle on it through natural processes. You can purchase…