Category: Sustainability
Ag research group releases decade ag research plan
A network of agricultural experiment stations at land-grant universities has issued a report looking to the next decade in ag research.
Human urine could be used as eco-friendly crop fertilizer
Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a new study.
Dole uses National Organic Month to interest younger generations
Dole Food Co., one of the first global fruit and vegetable providers to predict the first organic food craze in 2000, is anticipating another wave of organic demand — this time from Gen Y, Gen Z and Baby Boomers in emerging organic growth markets across the U.S.
Tractor manufacturer Kubota buys Bloomfield Robotics AI startup
Kubota Corp. has acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc., a startup that uses advanced imaging and artificial intelligence to monitor individual specialty crop plant health and performance.
Robotics to help Reinke improve irrigation efficiencies
A global irrigation systems and technology company is investing $12 million in the modernization and automation of its irrigation systems manufacturing facilities.
Organic Seed Growers conference scheduled
The 12th Organic Seed Growers Conference will take place at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, and online from Feb. 26-March 1, 2025.
EcoCertified brand given makeover, larger distribution
Red Tomato has rebranded and expanded distribution of its EcoCertified line of products.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging benefits packaging
Benefits of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technology include bulk packaging, supply chain efficiencies and product quality.
New regeneratively grown blueberries introduced from California, Oregon
An agriculture supplier has welcomed a new line of regenerative organic certified blueberries to the market. Read more about the offering.
Report details water’s effect on agriculture
California water, irrigation, water shortage, UC Merced, climate change, Extension, Environmental Defense Fund,
Soil research arm to celebrate 100th year
The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) is marking 100 years of promoting plant science research.
UNH wins $10 million for climate resilient ag studies
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop more sustainable ways to implement climate-smart agriculture (CSA) strategies.
New GreenScreen packaging certification
GreenScreen Certified, A new third-party packaging standard, has been introduced.
Great Bear Vineyards’ organic journey
As the owner of Great Bear Vineyards, which will complete transitioning all grapes to organic production this year, Marcus Meadows-Smith relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.
Wholesum releases sustainability report
Organic greenhouse grower Wholesum has released its annual Conscientious Company Report.