Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…as efficiently and as effectively as possible for an investment in agriculture’s ongoing sustainability and resilience.” California currently has a projected surplus of $76 billion. The May Revise budget proposal…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
The THRIVE | Bayer Sustainability Challenge looks to support the development of viable agricultural technologies to make the industry more sustainable. There are two individual tracks for the overall challenge….
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…environmental sustainability,” Westlands Water District general manager Tom Birmingham said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom’s action to mitigate the impacts of a second year of drought in…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering state budgeting for CDFA sustainability programs, USDA launching a…
DWR Awards Prop 68 Grant Funding to Six SGMA Projects
…Recharge and Sustainability Projects. The Southern Merced Subbasin Recharge Project overseen by the Merced Irrigation District will be supported by nearly $5 million. Madera County is receiving a combined $8.4…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…attract private investment. It also helps meet broader social, environmental, health, and sustainability goals that benefit both society at large and farmers,” Somers noted. “Private companies primarily focus on select…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
Enrollment is now open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for the 2021 cotton crop. The Protocol establishes a new sustainability standard for cotton production as consumers demand more transparency…
Bringing Ag and Tech Professionals Together Key to Successful Innovation
…the two communities to help spur the development and adoption of useful ag technology. VP of Product and Sustainability for Deveron, Liron Brish noted that engineers in the technology sector…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…financing plan consists of $424 million in support from a variety of sources. Funding will be provided by Friant-Kern Canal contractors, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency, the San Joaquin…
Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels
…can take to ensure pesticides don’t harm pollinators and other wildlife,” Valent U.S.A. Sustainability & Stewardship Manager Leslie Garcia said. One of the ways the industry can achieve this is…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…Valley Virtual AgTech Summit centered on new technologies and bridging the gap between and ag and tech sectors. During one of the panel discussions, VP of Product and Sustainability for…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…and elsewhere is imperative to the health and sustainability of American agriculture and its future as being the breadbasket of the world.” The report was commissioned jointly by AFBF and…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…initiatives, and address groundwater sustainability. Additionally, the bond legislation calls for $750 million for investments in infrastructure aimed at combatting hunger. The approach seeks to improve food access through a…