…Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau is managing a project that’s creating four videos for growers to help them meet that dust reduction goal. Listen to Nicolau’s full interview. Almond…
Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting
…development of projects that will move the industry as a whole toward the collective goal of emission reduction. “This industry has done a phenomenal job of reducing its manure methane…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-15-19
…of the National Organic Program, why managing dust during almond harvest is important and details on the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture award applications. Tune in to the show for these…
Almond Update: Why Managing Dust is Important
…Managing Dust is Important Find more information about managing dust and dust reduction goals at Almonds.com/harvestdust. From the Almond Board of California: The California almond community is dedicated to producing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-06-19
…trade war with China and Taco Bell following McDonalds in the reduction of antibiotics in beef. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…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…