…for building new water infrastructure. Their proposed solutions include water storage development, delta sustainability, and clean water for disadvantaged communities. In addition to the rally, they’re planning a bipartisan press…
AgNeTVideo: Online Almond Sustainability Program
Almond growers have an online tool to help with with nitrogen management and other sustainability tools….
Soil Health Workshops
A pair of soil health workshops planned for next week will feature new ways of managing soil to promote long-term sustainability and reduce the use of chemicals. Click to open…
Almond Board: Big Giveaway at Almond Conference
Almond growers and others in the almond industry go to the annual Almond Conference for the wealth of information on topics like food safety, sustainability and bee health. But, there’s…
Almond Board: Almond Sustainability Report
One of the big projects the Almond Board has been working on is the almond sustainability report. Sabrina Hill talks with Industry Relations Project Coordinator for the Almond Board, Kendall…
Future of Citrus Production
…next month on the future of citrus production, and he says that includes sustainability thought the threat and effects of Huanglongbing disease. For more on the Citrus Expo, click here….
Specialty Crops Continue Strong Momentum in House Ag. Committee Farm Bill
…The Alliance welcomes the Committee’s continued commitment to policies that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop agriculture. The investments made in the bill reinforce many of the policies…
AgNeTVideo: Trefethen Solar Project
In another big step toward complete sustainability, a Napa Valley winery has gone 100 percent solar. Trefethen Family Vineyards was already known for it’s environmentally- friendly practices, like using biodiesel…
Grants to Help Fund Dairy Research
…to ensure future sustainability of the nation’s dairy farms by providing $10-million in grants to research universities. The money will fund the FarmSmart research program. “What this research is aimed…
Using Solar Energy to Power Winery
In another big step toward complete sustainability, a Napa Valley winery has gone 100 percent solar. Sabrina Hill has the story. Click to open or download audio report. Trefethen Family…
Signal Word Change for Vulcan Insecticide
…it is significant for growers’ plans of sustainability. This label revision now positions Vulcan in the lowest category of EPA toxicity ratings for agricultural crop inputs. For the full interview…
USDA, Dairy Producers Renew Agreement
…USDA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy will continue research that helps dairy farmers improve the sustainability of their operations,” Vilsack said. “This vital research also will support the…
New Strawberry Research Center
…Cal Poly are creating the new Strawberry Sustainability Research and Education Center. The center will focus on applied research that incorporates both teaching and learning experiences for Cal Poly students,…
Almond Board Meeting This Week
…as sustainability and market updates. USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack is scheduled to speak on Wednesday. There is no cost to attend the conference, and you can register at…