…prolonged drought. Groundwater regulations could help. The scientists noted that new state groundwater regulations requiring local agencies to attain sustainable yields could eventually reverse the depletion of underground reserves. “The…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…This site was created to encourage sustainable agriculture that provides quality food in a humane way. Projects start at $5,000, and investment amounts are usually in the $10 to $100…
Some Wineries Paying for Sustainability
Sustainable wine grape groups are looking for a way to make certified sustainable grapes more profitable for growers, and some wineries are already acknowledging the trend. Paying for Sustainability It’s…
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
…Sustainable Wine Operations There are several sustainability groups in California that offer certification for growers to prove their operations are all around sustainable. Allied Grape Growers President and CEO Nat…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
…world’s population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, biotechnology is an essential tool for our farmers to meet this demand in an environmentally sound, sustainable, and affordable way. Unfortunately,…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…solutions that lead to continued improvement in efficient and sustainable, environmentally responsible farming.” Sustainability(1) often is studied in distinct parts, but this study is a comprehensive lifecycle assessment that examines…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
…corn production. Sustainable Conservation and California Ag Solutions put on their third annual tour last week and showed interested growers how the system works at four Central Valley dairies. Customer…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
…California Association of Pest Control Advisor’s Sustainable and Organic Production seminar in Oxnard, growers saw lots of positive results from trials looking at using both chemicals and alternatives. Cooperative Extension…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…said Secretary Vilsack. “The President’s proclamation today will ensure that these lands will continue to be a sustainable, working landscape that supports local economies and critical resources like fresh water,…
The Western View: New Technology, New Opportunity
…you need to know how much water you have, how much you use, and how much you can sell. A Colorado Sustainable Water and Innovative Irrigation Management (SWIIM) company is…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…meeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, Calif. 95814. “Sustainable groundwater…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…the almond community to develop innovative production practices that lead to continued improvement in efficient and sustainable(1) farming. Almond Board CEO Waycott announcement with Director Curtis Today’s funding approval follows…
Pest Pressures at Midseason Cotton Update
A midseason cotton update brought Central Valley growers together to talk about an unpredictable season so far. The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held its midseason cotton field day at…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…creation of sustainable jobs. “This report is the first to examine and quantify the effect of the U.S. biobased products industry from an economics and jobs perspective. Before, we could…