…with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are collaborating to present the statewide sustainable agriculture conference for Spanish speaking farmers. The event opens for check-in at 7 a.m. with breakfast…
Western View: Devastating losses in Wine Country
…Park, where the famous writer developed some of the first sustainable agricultural techniques. It’s a beautiful park, set in the oaks and steep coastal hills north of Napa. The town…
AFBF Backs Timely Reg Review of Food Production Tools
…scientific and appropriate risk-based regulatory approach that will ensure farmers and ranchers have the tools and innovation they need to meet the challenges of the future in the most sustainable…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…Iowa, $482,905 Sustainable Bioproducts LLC, Bozeman, Montana, $482,829 The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, $482,448 University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, $482,905 University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, $482,752 Project details…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…
California Benefits from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…of organic and sustainable production practices, along with pest control and disease study. Grant awards also addressed workforce concerns throughout the supply chain. Funding for employee training on new technologies,…
Almond Board: Almond Leadership Program
…all sectors along the almond supply chain work together to provide a safe, sustainable product. Applications for the 2018 Almond Leadership Program are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December…
Almond Board: Seeds for Bees
…sustainable, healthy honey bee supply for pollination services in California while improving crop production. This can be accomplished with cover crops planted in or around orchards. Would you like to…
Tomato Crop Coming in Lighter than Expected
…and $80 two years ago. “I had a discussion with our canner not more than a week ago, and my conclusion is that $70 a ton is not sustainable,” van…
USDA Agency-led Group Profiles U.S. Aquaculture for World Report
ARS research helps catfish producers, like these in Mississippi, improve fish quality and quantity. Photo by Stephen Ausmus. Charting a course ahead for the conservation and sustainable farming of freshwater…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecturer Frank G. Zalom “Significance of Integrated Pest Management to Sustainable Horticultural Production—Observations and Experiences” is the title of entomologist Frank G. Zalom’s 2017…
Beef Cattle Contribute to Sustainable Food System
A recent study by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization says cattle raised for beef production play a key role in maintaining a sustainable food system. Meat industry publication…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…cotton that is produced with sustainable and responsible environmental, safety and labor practices,” said National Cotton Council Chairman Ronnie Lee, a Georgia cotton producer. “That is the objective that was…
Urban Agriculture Bill Introduced in U.S. House
…seniors and veterans and bolster existing Agriculture Department programs that support farmers, ranchers and producers as a tool for economic development. The legislation is supported by the National Sustainable Agriculture…