Sustainability

Organic, climate-smart, regenerative: What’s the difference?

We've all heard the terms organic, climate-smart and regenerative. Take a look at how they apply to almond growing practices. ... more »

Study shows how human urine could fertilize crops

A new study shows how human urine could fertilize crops. The study is showing how bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers. This makes recycling the bo... more »

agInnovation leaders release 10-year ag research plan

AgInnovation, a network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities, unveiled a 10-year Research Roadmap in Washington, D.C., outlining strategic priorities for agricultural innovat... more »

Exacto receives growth investment boost

Exacto, a provider of agricultural, horticulture and turf solutions, has received a growth investment from S2G Ventures and Skyline Global Partners. The investment aims to strengthen Exacto’s lea... more »

Farmworker and grower employer group WAFLA changes name 

A national farmworker and grower employer group is updating its name. The WAFLA has changed its name. The Lacey, Washington-based organization which addresses the labor needs of growers and farm... more »

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 »