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Regenerative Farming Requires a Different Mindset
Farm of the Future
The path from conventional agriculture toward regenerative is not the same for all farmers.
Sustainable Winegrowing Program and Farmers Market Growth Slows
The Agribusiness Update
Winegrape growers in San Joaquin County embrace holistic farming approach, and the growth in the number of Farmers Markets has slowed.
Grower Shares Ideas of Land Use if Water Supplies Are Not There
California Tree Nut Report
The Limitations of Vertical Farms
Farm of the Future
The two ways vertical farming is being done currently, shipping containers or large industrial warehouses, both have limitations.
Farming in a Skyscraper
Farm of the Future
Ag entrepreneur Dan Houston sees opportunity in setting up vertical farms in vacant downtown commercial real estate.
UGA Counseling Sessions and Grain Leaves Ukraine Port
The Agribusiness Update
UGA Tattnall County Extension offering free counseling sessions to deal with stress, and the first shipment of grain in 5 months leaves the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
Farm Bill Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Farm bill writers in Congress may need to consider increased farming costs when figuring the spending baseline for the next farm bill.
Growing More Crops in Vertical Farming Systems
Farm of the Future
Vertical farming has caught the attention of the investment community, but production is limited to mostly leafy greens.
California Farm Bureau on WOTUS and Tariffs are Leverage with China
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson tells EPA that WOTUS must provide protections for normal farming activities, and USTR Tai says tariffs on Chinese imports are effective leverage for negotiations.
Barriers to Getting Into Farming for the First Time
Farm of the Future
Between land access and costs and expertise there are a lot of barriers to entry to getting into farming.
California Water & Irrigation Cuts and Food Production Creates Jobs
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers facing severe cuts in irrigation supplies, and agriculture and food production creates large number of U.S. jobs.
Survey Reveals Consumer Perceptions of Carbon Farming
Farm of the Future
A new survey from Agoro Carbon Alliance reveals consumer insights on carbon farming and the role of farmers to mitigate climate change.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Three
Farm of the Future
De-risking supply chains for retailers is one potential opportunity for vertical farms.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part Two
Farm of the Future
Areas of the world that want to bolster their domestic food production with minimal land see opportunity with vertical farms.
The Case for Vertical Farming - Part One
Farm of the Future
Despite the excitement around vertical farming in many circles, it’s a young industry that still faces a lot of challenges.
Bringing Fruiting Crops to Vertical Farming
Farm of the Future
Unfold offers genetics and digital tools to vertical farms for leafy greens, and for the expansion into more fruiting crops.
Is the “Dirty Dozen” List Filthy?
California Ag Today
The “Dirty Dozen” list gets released every year disparaging popular, affordable, and more-accessible fruits and veggies. Alongside many groups, the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has repeatedly raised questions about the environmental group’s credibility. AFF says the “Dirty Dozen” list lacks science-based findings.