…critical water issues by developing both regional systems for the sustainable use and reuse, flow and management of water, and that address water issues focused on production and environmental sustainability…
Almond Update: EQIP Program
Almond growers can get some money back for harvesting expenses, if they’re using a particular type of equipment. Almond Board Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Gabriele Ludwig explains more….
Agri View: Ornamental Fish
…resource sustainability, the potential aquarium owner should develop a basic understanding of the industry. Where did the species originate and were they wild-caught or farm-raised? Where did either practice occur,…
New Regulations for Groundwater Management
…Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Regulations by June 1, 2016, DWR posted the GSP Regulations on its website in advance of presenting them to the California Water Commission at its May…
Almond Board: Upcoming Workshops
…for monitoring and record keeping. You will also have the opportunity to complete a California Almond Sustainability Program self-assessment module. Topics will include: Using CASP online tools to meet your…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…and extension programs focused on promoting rural community development, economic growth, and sustainability. These grants were made through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundational program, administered by USDA’s…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…and processors are together laying the groundwork for the betterment of California agriculture and California as a whole.” To learn more about these and additional sustainability initiatives, please visit almondsustainability.com….
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…productivity, and sustainability, MSU’s multidisciplinary project team is using a system-level approach. “I think one of the major points we have learned is that there is a definite, strategic, environmentally…
North American Producers Committed
…and environmental sustainability, pork producers share with the rest of society the expectation that pigs are raised in a manner that respects their animal welfare needs as well as society’s…
Almond Board: Nitrogen and ILRP
…Almond Sustainability1 Program (CASP) online system, provides a free tool for assessing nitrogen needs to more efficiently use nitrogen and avoid off-site movement. Also, deadlines are fast approaching (March 1…
Animal Nutrition, Growth Grants
…the sustainability and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture. They contribute significantly to the nation’s economy, global food production and food security” said Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA Administrator. “These awards will expand…
Agri View: Farm-Raised
…some advantages over conventional farmed fish, they do not necessarily translate into environmental sustainability. For example: Most foreign organic standards allow the use of open net pens that can pollute…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Planning Grants
…groundwater sustainability through policy and technical refinement. Mendocino County plans to use the funds for the initial groundwater sustainability plan development, and Kings County’s proposal will include developing a groundwater…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…Aquifer Recharge to develop new water supplies in arid western urban ecosystems. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev. to quantify microbial risk and compare the sustainability of indirect and direct…