sustainability
$700 million USDA program aims to boost regenerative farming
USDA has launched a $700 million program aimed at helping U.S. growers adopt practices that improve soil health, enhance water quality and boost long-term productivity. Administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Regenerative... more »
Fresh Views: Sustainability for the future of farming
As the global population continues to grow and concerns for the health of the environment increase, the pressure on farmers to adopt sustainable growing practices has never been greater. Sustainability is about developing systems to... more »
Tessenderlo Kerley breaks ground on new fertilizer facility
Tessenderlo Kerley has opened its newest liquid fertilizer production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The opening represents a major milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture across North America, according to a news release.... more »
Family stone fruit tradition: Mountain View’s stone fruit focus
Mountain View Fruit Sales has been family-owned and -operated since 1994, working in the San Joaquin Valley in Reedley, California. Over the past three decades, the company has emerged as an industry leader in innovative... more »
Sundale Vineyards moves from winegrapes to table grapes
The Kinosian family's grape-growing legacy began in 1930, when they planted their first Thompson seedless raisin grapes in California’s Central Valley. That legacy flourished, culminating in the founding of Sundale Vineyards in Tulare in the... more »
New markets may be required for organic growers
When Jeff and Annie Main of Good Humus Farm began farming in Yolo County nearly half a century ago, one of the first challenges they encountered was finding a market for their organic produce. “In... more »
Commentary: Boot camp helps women learn to advocate for agriculture
When you get called by the media for an interview, do you know how to answer the tough questions? Do you know how to talk about what Farm Bureau is and what it represents? Do... more »
Vertiberry selects Sollum’s CEA technology
Indoor strawberry farming operation Vertiberry has selected Sollum's LED lighting solution for its new Québec operation. Expected to be operational by December, the indoor/TCEA facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s innovative growing... more »
2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days scheduled for February
The 2025 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is approaching. The Feb. 5-6 event is scheduled to be at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The event is organized each year by the Michigan... more »
Organic Grower Summit to tackle improving soil health
In 1985, a decade or so after he started farming, Scott Park realized something had to change. “We started realizing that our ground was kind of just getting dead on us,” Park said, “and we... more »
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