…sustainable production practices. CDFA is continuing its partnership with the Center for Produce Safety through the evaluation and recommendation of food safety related projects. These projects represent an ongoing effort…
Farm Organizations Challenge Dannon and Other Food Companies
…the exact opposite of the sustainable agriculture that you claim to be seeking. Your pledge would force farmers to abandon safe, sustainable farming practices that have enhanced farm productivity over…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…sustainable pastoralism and rangelands strengthening the science-policy interface on sustainable pastoralism and rangelands conducting a worldwide gap analysis to better understand the implications for sustainable livelihoods To begin implementing the…
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Expands Board of Directors
…a pioneer in sustainable farming and food. She is an alumni-elected Board Trustee of Cornell University. Stallman Bob Stallman is a rice and cattle producer and past president of the…
Animal Monitoring Technology at World Dairy Expo
…continue to improve productivity, reduce costs, gain more control and, ultimately, achieve more sustainable dairy farming,” concludes Jerry Slattery, SCR Dairy milking integration manager. “Our animal monitoring technology provides a…
Food Policy Action Endorses Clinton
…president, saying she has a record of supporting food policies that increase access to healthy foods, supports fair labor conditions for farm workers, and supports more sustainable agriculture practices. The…
Cargill Sales and Net Earnings Higher in 2016
…food security and nutrition. The August debut of the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative shows how Cargill can bring unique insights to advancing sustainable agriculture. Industry and conservation leaders came together…
Training, Educating the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…these producers succeed in building profitable and sustainable businesses in communities across the country.” Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program helps fund organizations implementing programs throughout…
Funding Available for Specialty Crop Research
…market,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “By using this approach, we encourage stakeholders to work together to address problem-solving in a comprehensive way that leads to sustainable, positive outcomes and…
Organic Research and Extension Programs Funding
…programs. Previously funded projects include a University of Florida study on sustainable organic strawberry cropping systems for the Southeastern U.S. and a Montana State University project that examined the resilience…
Seaweed Could Reduce Pork Antibiotics Use
…“a lot of plus points for sustainable pig production.” The University says seaweed extracts for pork production could be available to farmers within the next year. From the National Association…
Farmers Consider Impacts of River Plan
…board, agreed that the proposal from the state water board would likely force growers to pump more groundwater—and said it comes at a time when implementation of the state Sustainable…
Farm Groups Want December Action on FSA Loans
…said Ferd Hoefner, Policy Director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. He said it should be easily fixed by giving FSA increased flexibility in the short term and a moderate…
Agri View: Education Opportunity for a Veteran
…helps returning veterans enter the agricultural industry. When fully operational, the program will offer agricultural classes and job training and placement at local farms and ranches. Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training–…