Category: Sustainability
BioSafe Systems patent offers new tool for agricultural industry
U.S. patent number 11439151 B2, titled ‘Process for Treating an Agricultural Medium,’ has been awarded to BioSafe Systems. The patent establishes BioSafe Systems’ innovative and original idea qualifying its development of the Restorative Soils Program (RSP) as a vital tool for the future of the agricultural industry.
Funding opportunity: AFRI – Sustainable Agricultural Systems
The program seeks creative and visionary applications that take a systems approach to significantly improve the supply of affordable, safe, nutritious and accessible agricultural products, while fostering economic development and rural prosperity in America.
USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program signup for 2023
CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program to address climate change and help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources.
Growers invited to see benefits of cover crops in orchards, vineyards
University of California created a searchable database of orchard and vineyard growers experienced in cover crops, and field visit opportunities are available in February.
Groundwater sustainably and protection of vulnerable domestic wells in California via LandFlex
Multiple organizations have teamed up to introduce LandFlex — a program that reduces groundwater demand by contracting with farmers to rotationally and temporarily fallow ground in areas deeply dependent on groundwater for domestic well supplies.
Nitricity fertilizer technology featured at UN COP27
This tech uses only water, air and renewable electricity to produce sustainable nitrogen fertilizers.
All-in on climate-smart
NicNut demonstrates improved stewardship practices.
Vilsack highlights USDA’s climate initiatives and investments at COP27
Global food security depends upon the ability of farmers and producers worldwide to increase their productivity, while strengthening their climate resilience and minimizing their climate impacts.
Almond growers can help prove air quality advancements
Almond growers can anonymously assist in the effort by sending the new equipment’s runtime and serial number to their local NRCS office.
Blue Diamond among USDA climate-smart recipients in California
The grants support efforts such as manure management to reduce methane emissions, regenerative practices in almonds, and collecting data to develop a national soil inventory.
New grant could help pay for conservation practices for CA farmers
California Department of Food and Agriculture has recently set aside $15 million to help offset the cost of planning and implementing big projects.
State of California and farmers collaborate to conserve water, provide critical habitat for migratory birds
The program works with farmers to implement practices to conserve water, protect water quality, promote soil health, and mitigate potential drought impacts on fish and migratory birds.
NRCS webinar: Organic agriculture as a climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy
Organic production could play a role in presenting solutions and adaptation strategies to climate change.
Registration now open for the second USDA Innovation Fair
The Innovation Fair is designed for everyone – from food scientists and industry experts to community gardeners and those curious about food loss and waste efforts.