…towards sustainability,” he said. “The crop is getting greener, greener, and greener and that means that some of those beneficial organisms that used to be around in moderate numbers are…
California Students Earn NCF Award Scholarship
…sustainability with emphasis on economics, sociology, resource use and meat quality. The recipient of numerous awards in her academic career, including a James Beard Research Fellowship and an International Livestock…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…demand for food that is growing rapidly, and a corresponding demand for California-grown products that will bring tremendous opportunity for producers able to maintain sustainability in the face of climate…
Almond Update: First CASP Workshops Cover Pollinators
There are a lot of tools available to growers through the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP). By utilizing the program, growers can see where they are and what other growers are doing…
Almond Update: Participation Crucial for Industry Sustainability
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is a tool for growers to help share what they are doing in the orchard with the general public and join the sustainable journey. Almond Board of…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…in helping to reduce costs and increase sustainability in the industry. The long awaited and recently passed Farm Bill will be also providing better risk management for dairy farmers with…
Sustainability Still Ranking High on Consumer Want List
Consumers are continuing to show strong engagement with sustainability messages. Cone Marketing has been tracking consumer trends for decades, and Vice President of Marketing Whitney Dailey said sustainability messages continue…
Consumers Want to Hear About Sustainable Ag Practices from Farmers
…because a lot of these sustainability issues are complex.” As Chief Sustainability Leader at McDonalds for nearly 30 years Bob Langert learned that the agriculture industry itself holds a lot…
Almond Industry Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement
…them for having the most impact and change in the industry and also issues that are very vital to the sustainability and the survival of this industry.” The Almond Orchard…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
While livestock production does contribute to emission levels, the fact that California is a global leader in production efficiency and sustainability can sometimes be lost in the conversation about animal…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
…and harm the image of the agricultural industry. “I think the internet created sustainability, the whole corporate sustainability movement because without that transparency none of us knew what was going…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…a scientific basis for best practices across several priority areas, including water sustainability, pollinator health and finding new uses for almond coproducts, including hulls, shells and woody material. “Innovation is…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…all about giving solutions, looking at not just the environmental side, but also the economic sustainability side which is really important.” COURTESY: CALIFORNIA DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Academics, marketing directors, and…