Sustainability news
2024-05-14
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Wood Products to Support Local Jobs and Healthy Forests in 41 States and American Samoa as part of Investing in America agenda
Today, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Xochitl Torres Small announced that the Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing nearly $74 million to spark innovation, create new markets for... Read more
2024-05-14
Researchers Explore a Single-Cell Protein From Soybean Processing Wastewater as an Aquafeed Ingredient
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recent study published in Scientific Reports discusses the potential of microbial community-based protein produced from soybean processing wastewater as a value-added feed ingredient for... Read more
2024-05-14
Green bananas: From waste to flour!
As much as 30% of the produce grown by small-scale banana farmers in Zimbabwe is discarded because it can't be sold. Now, one creative agronomist is turning those leftovers into something useful. This... Read more
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2024-05-14
Long-Term Study Finds Organic Farming Leads to Adaptations in the Genetic Material in Plants
Plants adapt genetically over time to the special conditions of organic farming. This has been demonstrated in a long-term study conducted at the University of Bonn. Read more
2024-05-14
Fieldcheck: A Tool to Help Protect Pesticide-Sensitive Sites From Spray Drift
To prevent pesticide drift injury, scout the surrounding area prior to application to determine if sensitive crops or beehives are nearby. Then take precautions to avoid spray drift to these areas. In... Read more
2024-05-14
2501 Program Funding Supports Aquaculture and Resilience in Hawaii and Micronesia
“Aquaculture is agriculture,” said Simon Ellis, executive director of The Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei (MERIP) based in Kolonia, a city on the island of Pohnpei in the... Read more
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2024-05-14
Researchers Explore a Single-Cell Protein From Soybean Processing Wastewater as an Aquafeed Ingredient
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recent study published in Scientific Reports discusses the potential of microbial community-based protein produced from soybean processing wastewater as a value-added feed ingredient for... Read more
2024-05-14
Plot2Farm program received a $250K investment to provide producers with advanced agronomic knowledge to drive productivity and profit
Edmonton, Alberta - Plot2Farm, an initiative led by Alberta Grains, has been granted $250,000 to deliver on-farm demonstrations and educational outreach to help wheat and barley producers improve... Read more
2024-05-14
2501 Program Funding Supports Aquaculture and Resilience in Hawaii and Micronesia
“Aquaculture is agriculture,” said Simon Ellis, executive director of The Marine and Environmental Research Institute of Pohnpei (MERIP) based in Kolonia, a city on the island of Pohnpei in the... Read more
equity initiatives office of partnerships and public engagement oppe
2024-05-13
Explore How Starting at the Soil Can Strengthen Production at Dudley Smith Farm Field Day
Soil health and quality play a significant role in the nutritional value of pastures and cover crops, determining grazing strategies and sustainability. Attending the
University of Illinois... Read more
2024-05-13
Manitoba Pork Producers Call for A Provincial Task Group to Address Lake Winnipeg Challenges
Manitoba's pork producers are calling for the creation of a provincially appointed task group to develop solutions to the algae problem in Lake Winnipeg.
An article posted to the Manitoba Pork... Read more
2024-05-13
Executives Invest Millions in Sustainability and AI-Driven Supply Chains
A majority (84%) of global businesses report experiencing supply chain disruptions within the last year, according to a new Blue Yonder study, and in the United States, that number was in line at 85%,... Read more
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