Sustainability Archives

February 24, 2023

USDA is providing an additional round of funding for producers and forest landowners for USDA’s oversubscribed conservation programs.

February 16, 2023

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While growers constantly monitor their water use, they generally stop tracking it once it hits the soil.

February 3, 2023

In a letter sent to the Bureau of Reclamation Jan. 30, six states agreed to a model to cut back on Colorado River water use.

December 26, 2022

On December 14 voting members of the Kansas Water Authority came to a historical conclusion. It’s time to stop draining the Ogallala aquifer.

December 21, 2022

The Upper Colorado River Commission has released the details on its program designed to help alleviate water demand on the Colorado River.

November 22, 2022

Netafim has launched the first carbon credits initiative for rice growers. The program was created to reduce methane emissions.

November 17, 2022

More than 30 municipal and public water providers in the upper and lower Colorado River Basin have committed to reducing water demand.

October 8, 2022

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The irrigation and precision sensing industry offers decision tools to help an irrigator improve profitability and produce societal benefits.

October 6, 2022

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As drought conditions continue to intensify, farmers need to take the time to understand and optimize their irrigation systems and equipment.

September 3, 2022

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. reported meeting environmental, social and governance goals in 2021 per its third annual sustainability report.