Category: Sustainability
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.
Growers to benefit from nanobubble partnership
Nanobubble technology supplier Moleaer Inc. is partnering with one of the largest U.S. horticultural distribution and brokerage companies to aid growers in input and water efficiencies as well as food safety.
Fireside chat session among changes to 2024 Organic Produce Summit
The Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has made some changes to this year’s show, including the addition of a fireside chat.
New 140,000-square-foot Texas facility to grow organic greens, herbs
Greens and herbs are to be grown at a large facility in San Antonio, Texas.
A map to success: FieldWatch highlights locations of organic crops, bees
FieldWatch is minimizing the risk of chemical drift that could compromise organic acreage or harm bees. Read more about the mapping registry.