Sustainability

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. more »

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. more »

Nitricity fertilizer technology featured at UN COP27

This tech uses only water, air and renewable electricity to produce sustainable nitrogen fertilizers. more »

All-in on climate-smart

NicNut demonstrates improved stewardship practices. ... more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »

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. more »