Category: Sustainability
Midwest Cover Crops Council to have conference
“Finding Common Ground in Cover Crops” is the theme of the 2021 Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference.
Western ag groups urge new administration, congress to address water infrastructure
A coalition of over 200 agricultural is urging President-elect Joe Biden and congressional leadership to address aging Western water infrastructure
Water, resource, yield benefits shown with Soiltech Sensor study
Up to 4% increase in yield and potential to save 500 million gallons of water and 250,000 gallons of gasoline across 10,000 acres of farmland were shown through the study.
Sustainability focus of latest ‘Eye on Potatoes’ podcast
Bee polinating habitats and solar panel in dry corners where irrigation pivots don’t hit are two ways Syngenta is helping growers improve practices.
Yara North America joins Potato Sustainability Alliance
As a member, Yara will work with growers, packers, processors, academia and other stakeholders to improve potato sustainability in the U.S. and Canada.
Syngenta’s $2 billion sustainability investment to include packaging
To improve sustainability across its supply chain, Syngenta recently announced a $2 billion investment in sustainable agriculture.
HZPC newest member of Potato Sustainability Alliance
The newly formed Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has announced the addition of HZPC Americas Corp. as its newest member.
New Potato Sustainability Alliance formed to expand on sustainability initiative
The Potato Sustainability Alliance is for growers, supply chain partners, non-governmental organizations, universities and advisors to advance sustainability.
USDA survey: Less irrigation water used than five years ago
Five states accounted for around one-half of the irrigated acres and water applied in 2018 — California, Nebraska, Arkansas, Texas and Idaho.