Everett Griner talks about the interpretation of sustainability in today’s Agri View. Sustainability vs. Productivity…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…Rancher Development Program (BFRDP): On April 11, USDA announced the availability of more than $19 million in grants to help train, educate, and enhance the sustainability of the next generation…
Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices
The dairy industry continues to look for more ways to conserve resources and lessen their environmental footprint. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Dairy Industry Finding New Sustainability Practices…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
…committed to be front and center on the critical issues of food security, sustainability and health,” said UC President Janet Napolitano. She recently launched the UC Global Food Initiative as…
USDA Makes $5 Million in Farm Bill Support for National Clean Plant Network Available
…economic, environmental and social sustainability of specialty crop industries and the improved economies of the communities that depend on these industries are the ultimate beneficiaries of the NCPN. Today’s announcement…
Cap-and-Trade Program Topic of Meeting
…Food and Agriculture. “The commitment to sustainability and land stewardship that farmers continuously demonstrate aligns with the strategies that environmental markets aim to achieve.” The California State Board of Food…
Promoting Cotton Among Other Fibers
…initiative, a project of the Cotton Foundation, will help cotton compete for market share among other fibers, including man-made fiber. The program already is assuring US cotton’s commitment to sustainability…
Marketing Funding Key to Sustainability
The Almond Board of California’s sustainability program is focusing on telling their story about the industries water consumption. That wouldn’t be possible without significant funding. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has…
Almond Board: Sustainability Program Focus
In 2009 the Almond Board of California created a sustainability program full of information and education for everyone in the industry with the emphasis on water consumption. AgNet West’s Taylor…
Expanding Scope of Dietary Guidelines Committee
…the advisory committee is showing an interest in incorporating sustainability, climate change, and other environmental factors and production practices into their criteria for establishing the next set of dietary guidelines….
AgNeTVideo: Jim Jasper, Stewart & Jasper Orchards
AgNet West was invited to the Almond Board’s 2014 sustainability tour, which is a chance for almond growers to teach various regulators about their industry. There were representatives from several…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…percent nationwide. That number is above the 18.9 percent level of loss that beekeepers say is acceptable for their economic sustainability, but is a marked improvement over the 30.5 percent…
USDA Announces Additional Support for Small and Midsized Farmers and Ranchers
…farmers in their decision making with respect to management strategies, new technologies, sustainability, competitiveness and viability. These awards prioritize strategies enhancing access to markets, developing local and regional food systems,…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…monitor groundwater and replicate successful programs. He said one of the first steps toward solid groundwater management is to define sustainability of supply. “We’ve got to set the speed limit…