Sustainability
A new study reveals that conservation practices such as cover crops and no-till are catching on in Iowa.
New study looks at how climate variability contributes to (or detracts from) worldwide grain output.
Sustainability demands from major food companies are steadily increasing. Why? There is a growing recognition that sustainability isn’t a feel-good proposition and as food-related businesses delve into the supply chain, sustainability makes for good market sense -- whether from the perspective of a farmer or a major company.
Two members of Congress from Michigan plan to introduce legislation encouraging Great Lakes states to develop programs that reduce risk of pollution that causes harmful algae blooms.
Seven families were honored for their outstanding land management practices during the 2015 Cattle Industry Summer Conference.
Kopriva Angus and the Kopriva family of Raymond, S.D., were honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
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Maggie Creek Ranch, the Searle Family and ranch manager Jon Griggs were honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
American Fork Ranch of Two Dot, Mont., was honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
The renowned 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, was honored with one of seven regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) awards.
This year’s nominees for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award includes Sinclair International’s EcoLabel.
Chiquita has announced new water conservation steps it is taking through land gifting and farm rejuvenation programs.
Greensboro, N.C.-based Syngenta is investing $2 billion in sustainable agriculture, and the company said part of the investment will go toward packaging innovations.
Moloka’i Ranch achieves success with animal husbandry and sustainability practices on the Hawaiian island ranch.
He recently issued a public apology for ripping up genetically modified crops, describing his long-held views about modern farming as “anti-science.”
U.S. food companies must take a more active role in ensuring the crops are grown in a way that minimizes damage to water, soil, and environment, a report released Wednesday said.
It’s a critical juncture for the Cotton Research and Promotion Program, according to Cotton Board Chairman Gary Ross.
Despite heavy spring rains, crop residue will remain in place thanks to the healthy soil structure. However, unhealthy soil will give way to washing and erosion.
The pollinator project is an initiative in functional biodiversity—the idea that best management practices can support commercial agricultural practices and the environment at the same time.
Cattle grazing and clean water can coexist on national forest lands, according to research by the University of California (UC), Davis.
Recent data reveals that Earth’s groundwater supplies may be under some serious strain.
“Why do you insist on bashing organic farmers?”
Sanjaya Rajaram’s 480 wheat varieties have been released in 51 countries on six continents and planted on more than 140 million acres.
EQIP funds can provide cost share funds for conservation practices such as a water trough system in pastures to allow additional cross fencing and sensitive wetland protection.
Spies in the furrows. Rat smells a cig. Golden banana agoniste. Water salvation from a slingshot. Cattle rustlers and AK-47s. A pig’s life. Turning milk into beer.
General Mills launches “global innovation challenge” to reduce greenhouse gas - $100,000 in assistance is available.
Wednesday, Oct. 16 is World Food Day. Here are ways you can participate, including a unique opportunity to thank farmers.
For example, 41% of people say sustainability has an impact on their food-and-beverage-buying habits, up 6 percentage points from a year earlier, according to an online survey conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation.
There was a time when once grain left the farm gate, little was thought about where it went. Those days are disappearing quickly.
Ever since the late 1940s, agricultural output has grown slowly but steadily at an average annual rate of about 1.5%, while input usage has only increased by about 0.05% per year during the same time period. Mapped out over seven decades, those changes have really added up.