Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, allowing more water to be stored for later use. LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
…how sustainability would be achieved. The Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) responsible for developing the plans were found to have lacked justification for continued groundwater pumping. The basins that were found…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…available for Climate Smart practice changes. Growers also receive personalized data that can be used to help improve their sustainability efforts and yield, as well as gain closer communication with…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). A total of $25 million has been awarded by DWR and the…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…working with Congress to strengthen Title I programs, improve risk management tools, and utilize these FACA recommendations to advance our sustainability mission in a manner that respects farmers and ranchers…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…production practices. ABC Director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Gabriele Ludwig led a panel focused on the future of pest management during the 2022 Almond Conference. One area of discussion…
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
…during the Sustainability Forum, and hear an update on the beef business climate in the United States and around the globe. Annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
…organizations. Five core principles have been outlined by the coalition. Consumer health and expanding access to affordable, nutritious food has been noted as a key factor for SCFBA. Sustainability of…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…of dollars a year, create good paying jobs, and support the ambitious sustainability goals of dairy businesses,” said Dykes. “IDFA is grateful to Reps. Dusty Johnson and Jim Costa for…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…fund agriculture education and leadership opportunities. Sustainability: building engagement around Culver’s commitment to supporting agriculture’s role in climate-smart solutions for our planet. Culver’s continued its support of the Decade…
American Lamb Producers Looking Ahead to 2023 Trends
…are more open to experimenting in the kitchen. Others may also trade up at the counter instead of dining out. The report also covers sustainability, noting that it’s critical for…
VofV: Farm from a Box’s Brandi DeCarli on Creating Local Food Access Through Entrepreneurship
…Farm from a Box provides food sustainability solutions through flexibility. “We address that through a modular, decentralized drop-in infrastructural support system that works for addressing food crises [and] that also…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. Administered in partnership with local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs), the program…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…Awards. The awards celebrate both large-scale corporations and fast-growing emerging companies that are setting remarkable examples of industry stewardship, sustainability, and innovation within the North American food and agribusiness space….