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Sustainable Groundwater Challenges and Farmer Sentiment Jumps in November
The Agribusiness Update
As California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act ramps up, farmers who learned late about the far-reaching law have encountered additional challenges, and farmer sentiment jumped in November as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed 30 points to 145, the highest since 2021.
Syngenta and McDonald's Sustainability Collaboration
Line on Agriculture
Feed-Foward, a Syngenta program has found it's first partner in McDonalds. Beef purchased will be from producers feeding Enogen by Syngenta to reduce harm to the environment.
Syngenta and McDonads Collaboration
Line on Agriculture
Feed-Foward, a Syngenta program has found it's first partner in McDonalds. Beef purchased will be from producers feeding Enogen by Syngenta to reduce harm to the environment.
Niche Crops And The Food System Of The Future
Farm of the Future
Niche crops have to compete for sales, resources, and exposure in the marketplace, but when it comes to building the food system of the future, they might actually have an advantage.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
Speaking Up for Ag Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says since it’s not what we’re trained to do, many find it very difficult to craft their message as a farm, but we need to do it better.
$1.5M to Specialty Crop Research
California Ag Today
The University of California, Riverside has received $1.5 million in grants from the California Department of Food and Agriculture to lead three pioneering projects aimed at transforming California’s specialty crop sector.
California Water Act Costing Farmers and Irrigated Cropland Acres Down
The Agribusiness Update
California’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has left some San Joaquin Valley farmers in dire financial straits, and the latest USDA Census of Agriculture data shows just under 55 million acres of U.S. cropland was irrigated in 2022, the lowest since 1992.
Peanut Sustainability Program Opens Enrollment
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Peanut Council has opened 2024 crop enrollment for its Sustainable U.S. Peanuts Initiative, now in its fourth year. This program aids peanut farmers in using resources efficiently and meeting growing demands for sustainability.
Solix Robot
Idaho Ag Today
Solinftec, a company delivering artificial intelligence solutions and sustainable agricultural practices, has shared an update.
Sustainable Systems For High Value Crops
Farm of the Future
Sometimes scale can lead to new opportunities for sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Systems For High Value Crops
Farm of the Future
Sometimes scale can lead to new opportunities for sustainable agriculture.
Searching for a New Swath of Ag Leaders
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Southern region's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SSARE) program is excited to announce nominations for its 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program! If you're passionate about building resilient and thriving farming communities, this is your chance to get involved.
Netafim's Corporate Partnership Program
Farm of the Future
Netafim is launching a first-of-its-kind Corporate Partnership Program to drive funding for farmers to address environmental and water challenges.
Climate Smart Tax Credits
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau is raising concerns about the unlevel playing field currently created by the 40B and 45Z tax credits.
WSU on Temps for Apples and Pears and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
WSU scientists will lead nationwide research addressing the impact of extreme temperatures on apple and pear crops, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
Georgia National Fair and Rules to Prevent Organic Fraud
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter is alive as hundreds of thousands of guests’ flock to Perry to celebrate the 35th Annual Georgia National Fair, and new rules to prevent organic fraud have been praised by organic farmers for helping to protect the organic label.
Dairy Consumption Not All Bad and Distressed Ag Borrowers Assistance
The Agribusiness Update
One of the more well-known consumer trends is a decline in per capita milk consumption, but the news isn’t all bad for dairy, and the USDA launches the Distressed Borrowers Assistance Network, designed to provide support to financially distressed farmers and ranchers.
Eat Local First Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
September was recently declared “Eat Local Month” by the state of Washington with events to celebrate our locally grown food products.