Sustainability

USDA invests $75 Million in conservation assistance for producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has invested $75 million in conservation assistance for producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transitio... more »

General Mills forms partnership to assist regenerative ag efforts

General Mills has partnered with American Farmland Trust and Rodale Institute to accelerate regenerative agriculture in in the San Joaquin Valley, and other regions where the company sources almonds, ... more »

Monarchs and More

Nut growers program support native pollinator habitats. ... more »

Regenerative Farming

This Georgia farmer’s curiosity got the best of him, and the ensuing journey is transforming the farm ... more »

Four faculty members from UGA participate in pecan study

The University of George announced that four of faculty from its College of Agriculture have received an award for its second phase of a pecan study, which is one of the state's commodities. The aw... more »

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. more »

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. more »

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.   more »