…helps producers expand their sustainability efforts by using a limited amount of data about their farm. The module is based on a life-cycle assessment (LCA) of fluid milk conducted by…
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil to Sustain Food Production
A national effort to enhance farm sustainability through soil health has additional backing from a major consumer foods manufacturer. Leaders from General Mills, The Nature Conservancy, the Soil Health Institute…
Monsanto Surpasses Pollinator Habitat Goal
…Monsanto Vice President of Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement. In addition to the work Monsanto is doing on its own sites, they’re providing funding to support several initiatives that help to…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Updated Drug Residue Manual
…use of antibiotics has a positive impact on animal health while maintaining a safe milk supply for the public,” said Jamie Jonker, NMPF’s vice president of sustainability and scientific affairs….
Reebok to Manufacture Shoes Made from Corn, Organic Cotton
…from field corn. Susterra® propanediol is used to create the sole of the Cotton + Corn shoes. “Reebok’s philosophy is to ‘Be More Human,’ and sustainability is a core part…
David Lewis to receive Bradford Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award
…the event and award can be found on the Agricultural Sustainability Institute’s website. Shepherds of Sustainability: Celebrating Leadership in Watersheds, Rangeland, and Livestock Sustainability event & Bradford Rominger award ceremony…
USDA Announces $1.2 Million to Support Aquaculture Research Projects
…production systems, and economics. Funding is made through NIFA’s Aquaculture Research Competitive Grants Program, authorized by the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. “Sustainability of the aquaculture industry is…
Farmers and Ranchers Need Comprehensive Tax Reform
…them to recover capital investments and put their money back to work on their farms quickly. Tax reform is critical to the sustainability of American agriculture and farmers’ ability to…
Funding to Relieve Veterinary Shortages
…veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and veterinary technician students gain specialized skills and provide practices with additional resources.” The Veterinary Services Grant Program supports development, implementation, and sustainability of veterinary…
Western Growers Applauds Senate Ag Committee Perdue Vote
…sustainability of farmers across the country. Furthermore, we trust that Secretary-designate Perdue will pursue a resolution to one of our industry’s greatest needs, ensuring that immigration reform – one that…
Trump Executive Order Reverses American Climate Change Progress, Leadership
…our nation’s food system, and those that rely upon it, at risk.” Obama-era climate policies created a path of sustainability for family farmers and ranchers dealing with climate change by…
General Mills to Commercialize Organic Perennial Wheat
…food use and ecosystem improvement.” Cascadian Farm joined General Mills in 2000 as the company’s first organic brand. Cascadian Farm has a history of leading the company’s corporate sustainability efforts,…
National Pork Board Increases International Markets Funding
…in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded programs,…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…this program, ABC is investing $4.7 million dollars in 82 independent, third-party research projects exploring next-generation farming and sustainability practices. Sabrina Hill talks with Gabrielle Ludwig, Almond Board Director of…