…Rodriguez highlighted significant growth in demand, sustainability achievements, and the diverse benefits of almonds. Rising Demand and Market Growth In an interview immediately following the address, Turner emphasized the momentum…
Organic Commodities Consumption On the Rise
…the year 2032. The growth is supported by an increase in certified organic farms, consumer demand for organics, environmental sustainability, and advancements in distribution and retail channels. California plays a…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
DepositPhotos image California celebrated the start of Healthy Soils Week with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined the Almond Board of California to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…ongoing concerns about the bird flu virus mutating across species. Additionally, they touch on the shift in consumer preferences toward biodegradable packaging for produce and the importance of sustainability in…
Healthy Soils Week Highlights Benefits of Regenerative Farming Practices
…and reduced reliance on chemical inputs. These practices not only help farmers increase profitability but also contribute to environmental sustainability. “Healthy soils improve water retention, decrease erosion, and sequester carbon,…
USMEF Chair Highlights Export Growth and Value for U.S. Farmers
…their importance to American agriculture. Speaking about his family’s operation, Hanson described a diverse farm producing corn, wheat, soybeans, and pinto beans, alongside a cow-calf enterprise that exemplifies sustainability and…
BeeHero: Revolutionizing Pollination Through Technology
…growers to optimize crop yields and ensure sustainability in agriculture. Jeffrey Shaw, BeeHero’s Director of Research, highlighted the importance of honeybees in pollination. “One in every three bites of food…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
…profitability and sustainability,” Marble said. The project will study automation technologies’ economic feasibility and usability, focusing on herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer applications. Led by North Carolina State University, the five-year…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-18-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. Today, we continue the discussion on what the election could mean for agriculture. We also talk about sustainability with the…
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
DepositPhotos image Courtesy Sustainability in Practice Certified® program Twelve vineyards in California have joined the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified® program, bringing over 2,500 acres of environmentally responsible, socially equitable,…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…of continued investment, noting that organic farming research not only supports economic growth but also addresses climate change and improves sustainability for the broader agricultural community. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), Anya Raudabaugh with Western United Dairies, Joe Choperena from Sustainable Conservation, and almond grower Bret Sill. Each will provide insight on strategies and programs that help…
New Biochar Facility to Repurpose Almond Shells for Sustainability
DepositPhotos image Treehouse California Almonds has announced a partnership with biochar producer Sitos Group to launch a $9 million biochar manufacturing facility in Delano, California. This 25,000-square-foot facility will be…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…improve sustainability. Gabe Youtsey, Chief Innovation Officer at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, described the conference’s unique approach. “We demonstrate [the technologies] in the real world by growing a vegetable…