…of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, $46,550 These projects include a Texas A&M University effort to enhance the sustainability and profitability of melon production in the United States, emphasizing consumer preferences and…
Cotton Board Holds Annual Meeting
…Incorporated in 2017 and include a focus on four major initiatives that cross all departments of Cotton Incorporated: 1) Performance Cotton (the activewear market); 2) Sustainability; 3) Comparative Marketing; and…
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Proclaims National Farmers Market Week
…agricultural products, generating revenue that supports the sustainability of family farms and the revitalization of rural communities nationwide.” Throughout the week, thousands of U.S. farmers markets will highlight the range…
Almond Board: Harvest Dust Tips
Harvest dust is top of mind for almond growers, as they move into the harvest season. Almond Board director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Dr. Gabriele Ludwig has some tips…
Consumers Have Trouble Reading Food Labels
…on TV,” said Meghan Stasz, GMA’s senior director of sustainability. In February, GMA and the Food Marketing Institute joined together to streamline and standardize the wording accompanying the date labels…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…environmental sustainability of legume crops, which account for 27 percent of the world´s primary crop production. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…years, to achieve the basin’s sustainability goal within 20 years of plan implementation. GSAs must also describe how the plan helps meet objectives for achieving the sustainability goal for the…
NIFA Announces $4.3 Million for Higher Education Support
…Washington, $139,455 Project details can be found on the NIFA website. Among the grants, the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University project will create a Sustainability Scholars Program to build…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…through developing, testing, and be institutionalizing new tools for producers. A University of Florida Project will ensure economic sustainability of agriculture and silviculture in Northern Florida and Southern Georgia while…
Critical Agricultural Research and Extension Projects Gains Support
…more access to current research and expert knowledge. The University of Georgia is investigating the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of grass-fed beef. A University of California-Riverside project is developing an early-warning…
Five Reasons to Farm to Table
…before you eat. So, it so it’s much tastier. The second benefit of Farm to table is environmental sustainability. Aside from being healthier for you, local food is good for…
Plant Health and Production Workforce Funding from USDA
…University researchers will investigate novel timber production systems to protect productivity and sustainability of northern hardwoods in the North-Central region. Rutgers University researchers will target cranberry fruit chemistry to develop…
USFRA Unveils Agriculture in America Sustainability Report at Sustainable Brands Conference
…Sustainability Report identifies how sustainability for various commodities is being defined to inform food companies and other influencers about misperceptions of today’s agricultural practices.” USFRA’s SMART Farm booth (#506) bridges…
Critical Deadline in Groundwater Law Approaches
Just weeks away from the deadline, counties, irrigation districts, farmers and other entities are finalizing agreements to form locally controlled groundwater sustainability agencies in affected basins across the state. As…