A new report by USDA Forest Service researchers provides science-based information to help decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers to promote the sustainable harvest of non-timber forest products. The Assessment of Nontimber…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…same time, this very difficult situation is coming down the pike on the surface water supplies, the rivers, our farmers are also struggling with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which…
Nutrien to Acquire Agrible
…advisory tools, data science capabilities and predictive analytics that connects growers with agricultural, food and consumer products companies to “measure, benchmark and empower sustainable crop production.” Agrible’s platform is currently…
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…improvements, or water development sensing. It allowed him to better manage the land and graze his cattle more sustainable,” Casey said. Casey previously served as District Conservationist in Colusa where…
Valley Ventures Accelerator Fueling Innovation; Accepting Fall Applications
…problems such as renewable energy for disadvantaged communities, sustainable wastewater treatment, manufacturer equipment optimization and even a sustainable alternate protein farming method involving crickets.” The previous cohort’s 13 companies included…
Former GMA Members Create New Food Lobby
A Group of former Grocery Manufacturers Association members announced a new coalition called the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance. Founding member companies include Danone North America, Mars, Incorporated, Nestlé USA and…
Water Works: More Wine Country Basins May Soon Come Under SGMA Rules
…previously believed. The California Department of Water Resources recently declared that 14 groundwater basins throughout the state should be reprioritized under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and four of…
Water Officials Call for More Water to Restore Salmon Migration
…wrestling with the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “Our farmers are being hit from the front and from behind at the same time. Surface water and groundwater supplies…
Cover Crop Efficacy Highlighted in Colusa County
…Conservation Service (NRCS) office, Daniel Unruh has been able to employ several sustainable farming tactics to help improve the health and vitality of his orchard. “He contacted us, he wanted…
California Dairy Digester Project Recognized as Groundbreaker of the Year
…more in various stages of development. The California dairy industry has also made progress in sustainable practices through the adoption of solar power. There are now over 100 dairy farms…
Erin Fitzgerald Hired to Lead U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance as New CEO
…Dairy®, she enhanced dairy’s contributions to a more sustainable food system by advancing the intersection of nutrition, health, hunger, food waste and impact. In her role, she conducted an environmental…
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
…to improve SNAP participants’ path to sustainable employment Protecting food assistance for families and expanding access to healthy foods Reducing burdensome paperwork for seniors in need of assistance Strengthening Voluntary…
Bayer Closes Monsanto Acquisition
…because we will be even better placed to help the world’s farmers grow more healthy and affordable food in a sustainable manner. As a leading innovation engine in agriculture, we…
Sustainability Key for Grower and IndustrySponsored Content
Sustainability continues to be a buzzword in the agriculture industry. But Yara North America’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing Brian Kenyon said if growers aren’t sustainable than neither are…