Sustainability

AI robotics startup acquired by Kubota

Kubota Corp. has acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc., a startup that uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to monitor individual specialty crop plant health and performance. Kubota is lea... more »

Bion’s nitrogen fertilizer gains OMRI listing for organic use

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.'s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now OMRI listed for organic use. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that ... more »

Water decisions aided by sensors

Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch. She had a hunch that too much water was sit... more »

Plant sciences symposium marks Boyce Thompson Institute’s 100th birthday

The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), a Cornell-affiliated organization that promotes plant science research, is celebrating its 100th birthday through a symposium. Growers and industry individuals c... more »

California Small Farm Conference scheduled

Next year's California Small Farm Conference is scheduled for Feb. 23-27 and it will be the 37th annual edition of the conference, which will be offered as a hybrid and bilingual event. It will fea... more »

Treehouse Almonds honored for sustainable farming efforts

Treehouse California Almonds has been recognized with the New Hope Regeneration and Sustainability Award for its contributions to promoting sustainable almond farming. more »

Farmers focus on sustainable water management at upcoming event

American Pistachio Growers, Sustainable Conservation set to host an education and demonstrations on Thursday, June 13. more »

Young farmers group opposes House farm bill first draft

An initial draft of farm bill legislation released by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson misses a rare opportunity to meaningfully address the challenges facing the new gen... more »