…sustainably produced cotton into its products. The company worked with a group of Tennessee cotton farmers and the Soil Health Institute to produce 100% sustainable cotton jeans and sell them in its Wrangler…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
The benefits of liquid manure drip irrigation are attracting considerable interest within the dairy industry. Sustainable Conservation and Netafim have worked to create a system for filtering liquid manure before…
Week in Review: HLB Solution in Sight? Ag Avoids Some Legislative Challenges
…has been made available to help promote a better understanding of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
State and local agencies are continuing to work to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). With SGMA’s far-reaching implications, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Merced, Vicky Espinoza has created a…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…vegetable cropping systems. Through direct engagement the team will make integrated sustainable nitrogen management more feasible and agronomically favorable for producers. Using hands-on COMET-Farm-focused field days and a webcasted sustainable…
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
…of the product and possible cost savings, Hicks said CASP could increase your sustainability, especially with increased reporting from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Listen to Hick’s full interview. Almond…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…The BIFS grant that was recently announced will provide $1 million to support a project looking at more sustainable pest control practices. A team of collaborators led by project leader…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…sustainable production system to make California cotton more valuable to consumers. “Buyers and markets are paying attention to sustainability, climate change mitigation and protecting natural resources,” said UC Cooperative Extension…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
A recent report highlights the efficacy of California dairy conservation practices in achieving water savings and protecting water quality. Sustainable Conservation was awarded support funding for a project from the…
Almond Update: Flexible Groundwater Recharge Could Be A SGMA Answer
At last year’s Almond Conference, local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies were being finalized, and the discussion around sustainable plans was looking at every possible idea. Grower and California State Board of…
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…San Juaquin as a result of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, that’s already starting to drive people to look up north,” she said. Listen to the full radio report. Several Factors Increasing…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
…more sustainable farming and ranching operations.” The 2501 Program is administered by the OPPE, which has awarded more than $119 million in grants over the past 16 years. Initially established…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…to continue our combined efforts to provide safer and more sustainable crop protection tools to California’s farmers,” DPR Director Val Dolcini said in a press release. “Working with community organizations,…
Composting: Disposing of Kitchen Food Scraps and Garden Waste
A beginner’s guide to composting. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Home composting is a win-win activity. Not only is it a sustainable way of disposing of kitchen…