…for reducing emissions. This development, celebrated by delegates, operationalizes cooperative strategies long in the making. The conference set a new climate finance goal of at least $300 billion per year…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…hurdles, McGlothlin highlighted the industry’s commitment to reducing emissions. During the session, the Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA Region 9 acknowledged the Valley’s success in meeting air quality standards….
UC Davis Researchers Study Food Safety of Waxing Roller Brushes
…offer the produce industry science-backed cleaning strategies, reducing potential risks from wax-residue buildup. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public…
Salton Sea Restoration Project Expands to Protect Air Quality and Wildlife
…California. The Species Conservation Habitat Project is the first large-scale project of the state’s 10-year plan. It will create a network of ponds and wetlands that help to reduce dust…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…focuses on innovative organic and climate-smart farming practices, including cover cropping and soil health management. His work has helped farmers adopt more sustainable practices, increasing resilience and reducing environmental impact….
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…as higher prices discourage imports, reducing the selection of wines available to American buyers. Many in the wine industry, including organizations like Wine America, oppose tariffs on imported wine, fearing…
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
…shells from Treehouse’s hulling operations into biochar, a carbon-rich material known for its environmental benefits. Biochar improves soil health by retaining moisture and nutrients while reducing the need for chemical…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…reducing it. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
New Oat Germplasm Lines Developed to Combat Crown Rust
…evolves quickly, reducing the effectiveness of these defenses within three to five years. To overcome this, the team employed a strategy called gene stacking, crossing cultivated oats with wild relatives…
American Agriculture History Minute: Colorado Dust Bowl
…projects transformed Colorado. And records show there was little opposition to federal water projects. During the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, an estimated one-tenth of Colorado’s topsoil blew away. For…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing requirements for programs like the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…Act. These grants will support 22 projects aimed at enhancing urban forests, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving climate change resilience. The projects focus on disadvantaged and low-income urban communities,…
Video: Robert Bonnie Message for Farmers Affected by Hurricane Helene
…procedures and increased flexibility in programs like crop insurance and conservation efforts. There is a focus on reducing paperwork requirements, enhancing loss documentation processes, and providing emergency provisions. Additionally, the…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…in the spotlight as a component of addressing climate change, with recognition of its potential to provide solutions beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at a New York Climate Week…