Category: Sustainability
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.
Young farmers group opposes House farm bill first draft
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson has released his discussion draft of the House Farm Bill.
Leger & Son hedges to protect pecan groves from hurricanes
Sustainable practices have helped Leger & Son to grow pecans for nearly six decades. Learn more about the third-generation Georgia operation.
Biologicals provider gains zero waste certification
Biologicals provider Pro Farm Group Inc. (ProFarm) has achieved Total Resource Use and Efficiency (TRUE) certification for its reduction of waste.
“FoldBot” robot streamlines packaging
It’s an ugly fact that billions of plastic produce clamshells end up in landfills each year.
EFI offers online training for growers, packers
Equitable Food Initiative, EFI, farmworkers, sustainability, Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices, labor,
Vestaron receives EPA approval on new novel-acting peptide-based insecticide
Vestaron Corporation has announced the EPA approval of its second novel-acting peptide-based insecticide, BASIN.
UCCE Lake County hosting walnut update meeting
University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, Lake County Cooperative Extension, walnuts, insects, pests, disease,
U.S. Syngenta site recognized by EPA for decarbonization
Syngenta, sustainability, crop protection, pests, weeds, insects, insecticides, decarbonization, environment,
Mizzou digital ag center opens
University of Missouri Extension, University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, CAFNR, University of Missouri’s Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center, sustainability,
2024 food, ag research award nominations open
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research FFAR ag research sustainability
USDA invests in strengthening specialty crops sector
USDA Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative, Assisting Specialty Crop Exports, specialty crops, Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, MRLs,
University of Arizona offers drone workshop for growers
The University of Arizona (UA) is scheduling a workshop designed to help growers considering using drones.
Honeybee health guide released
Honeybee nutrition guide, pollination, Honey Bee Health Coalition, honeybees honeybee health nutrition bee health