Sustainability news
2026-06-17
Poland's organic farms increasingly run by women
In Poland, large-scale farming is on the rise, while the number of small farms is ebbing. At the same time, the number of organic farmers is increasing. The ecological approach is resonating with... Read more
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2026-06-17
Poland's organic farms increasingly run by women
In Poland, large-scale farming is on the rise, while the number of small farms is ebbing. At the same time, the number of organic farmers is increasing. The ecological approach is resonating with... Read more
equality poland
2026-06-16
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program
$12 million initiative supports soil health, water quality and energy efficiency on Ontario farms. Read more
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2026-06-16
EMILI explores how AI-powered agtech increases sustainability, efficiency
AI is a powerful, multi-purpose technology that has the potential to hyperoptimize on-farm activities to a more precise level than ever to help farmers reduce costs, manage data, and increase... Read more
2026-06-16
UW Organic Agriculture Field Days to Focus on Technology and Community
While rising prices can put a strain on both farmers and consumers, interest in organic products continues to remain high. In 2025, U.S. organic food sales grew three times as fast as the overall food... Read more
2026-06-16
Canada and Ontario Invest $12M in Farm Sustainability Program
$12 million initiative supports soil health, water quality and energy efficiency on Ontario farms. Read more
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2026-06-16
Corn and Soybean Disease Update on the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Join the Michigan State University Extension2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Serieson Thursday, June 25 for a timely update from Martin Chilvers, MSU Extension field crops pathologist. As corn and... Read more
2026-06-16
Environmental effects
Soil moisture and temperature (frost) are the most important environmental factors controlling stand establishment. Physical damage from wind, hail and excess water can also be a concern for canola... Read more
2026-06-16
Penn State Guide to Urban Soil Management to Support Safe, Productive Land Use
A just-released Penn State publication, “Guide to Urban Soil Management for Gardening, Farming, Horticultural Placements, and Green Infrastructure,” provides a comprehensive, science-based framework... Read more
2026-06-15
Cornell Atkinson Awards Drive Progress in Tech, Ag, Sustainability
Over the last 20 years as the climate has warmed, extreme wildfires have doubled in frequency, carrying air pollution and smog across continents. Now, Cornell researchers are investigating whether... Read more
2026-06-15
Waste Cotton Hulls Become Powerful Catalyst for Cleaner Water
A team of researchers has developed a green catalyst from cotton hulls that can dramatically improve the ability of ozone to remove stubborn organic pollutants from water. The study, published... Read more
2026-06-15
Farminar Series Highlights Farmer-Led Research
The Ohio Organic Farmer Researcher Network is inviting people to get acquainted with on-farm research this summer through their Farminar series. One of the first farms on the schedule was Constant... Read more