Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Seattle conference inspires push for sustainable fishing in WA
A meeting on sustainable fishing in Seattle could inspire greater protections for Washington state's waters in Olympia. The State Innovation Exchange …
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Farm waste ups dangers of climate change-related weather events
As the Atlantic coast braces for what could be an active hurricane season, environmental groups are warning about the dangers of agricultural …
ID offers grants to improve confined animal operations
Idaho is accepting proposals for projects that improve confined animal feeding operations in the state. The operations - also known as CAFOs - can …
A high-tech approach to studying Iowa's future soil health
Farmers in Iowa are studying interactions between crops, water usage, carbon and nitrogen storage, and how those factors combine to affect longterm …
USDA invests millions for 'climate-smart' ag programs in Midwest
Farms in the Midwest should become more resilient to challenges created by climate change, with a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of …
Report: SD ethanol plants release hazardous air pollutants
Biofuels are painted as a greener energy alternative to fossil fuels but a new study found the industry produces plenty of its own air pollutants…
Addressing mental health needs of Colorado farming communities
In the past year, the Colorado AgrAbility Project added four behavioral health specialists to help the state's agricultural producers, workers and …
NH duckweed study aims to counter impacts of manure, farm runoff
University of New Hampshire scientists said a common aquatic plant called duckweed could help filter polluting runoff from dairy farms and so-called m…
Helping IA farmers get more cover crops into the ground
An Iowa nonprofit group helps ag-related businesses grow to serve more farmers and get more cover crops planted in the state. Cover crops like rye …
Smaller ranchers voice concerns about USDA electronic tag mandates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon require electronic eartags for cattle and bison that cross state lines. The USDA says its rule will …
University of Georgia farm program helps veterans transition to agriculture
A University of Georgia outreach program is giving veterans a new start in agriculture. With the help of a $750,000 grant, the Farm Boot Camp will …
NE youth hopeful for regenerative ag, sustainability after D.C. conference
Three members of Nebraska's student-run climate advocacy organization Students for Sustainability were among the youngest participants at the recent C…