Sustainability

USDA, WSU break ground on new agricultural research facility

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Plant Sciences Building that will house scientists from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and ... more »

November Organic Grower Summit registration opens

Registration has opened for the Organic Grower Summit 2023. Scheduled for Nov. 29-30 in the Monterey, California, the event is designed to provide growers firsthand knowledge and information in a v... more »

North Michigan Perennial Farm Ecosystem conference scheduled

The second annual Perennial Farm Ecosystem Conference hosted by northern Michigan's Leelanau Conservation District plans to educate growers about a systems approach to growing perennial crops. ... more »

Adapting to challenges

Henderson Farms values workers and employing environmental practices ... more »

Timac Agro releases homogeneous granular fertilizer

A new homogeneous granular fertilizer released by Timac Agro is designed to improves crop performance, profitability and sustainability. From crop nutrition manufacturer Timac Agro USA and Rainbow ... more »

A change in philosophy

Terranova Ranch thrives by focusing on water, energy conservation ... more »

Syngenta Biologicals now handles Syngenta’s biologicals businesses

To advance crop protection solutions for plant and soil health and to foster sustainability, Syngenta is moving its biologicals businesses under the Syngenta Biologicals umbrella. Syngenta Biologic... more »

Diesel ending worries California compost dealers

Daniel Pacheco, owner-operator of Lucky Diamond Trucking in Sonoma County, recently picked up a 24-ton order from Cold Creek Compost in Ukiah and hauled it two hours through Mendocino, Lake and Yolo c... more »