Insights and Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 13

California Almond Grower Don Cameron, a Leader in Groundwater Sustainability

Don Cameron, general manager at Terranova Ranch, isn’t afraid to take new measures that will allow him to make better use of the farmland and resources. California continues to face […]

More than Soy Butter: Farmers Need to Tell Their Sustainability Stories

By Nancy Kavazanjian, United Soybean Board director, Wisconsin farmer, October 3, 2016 Ever heard of soy butter? I found it on a restaurant menu recently and being curious, I asked […]

One Farmer’s Journey to Better Soil Health

Steve Siverling plants corn, soybeans and a few small grains on 350 acres in northern Wisconsin. Some might call him a corn farmer or a soybean grower, but Steve considers […]

Happy 100th Birthday to a National Consciousness of Stewardship

The U.S. National Park Service turns 100 years old on August 25, 2016. The centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America's national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs.

Conservation Survey to Reach 25,000 U.S. Farmers Nationwide

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers to take part in a national survey that will more accurately measure the environmental benefits associated with conservation practices on agricultural land.

A Commitment to Dairy Sustainability: Sensenig Dairy

Andrea and Cliff Sensenig run Sensenig Dairy, a 100-cow farm in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. As part of their commitment to sustainability, they installed an anaerobic digester to covert manure into power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions equal to removing 206 cars from the road.

U.S. Rice Farmer on Balancing Nature and Commerce

Jeff Rutledge is a third generation Arkansas rice farmer. Working today in fields first cleared by his grandfather, Rutledge’s ties to the land started when he was a little boy, just old enough to pull weeds.

Sustainable Peanut Farming in Water Shortage’s Wake

New Mexico farmer Jim Chandler is a third generation peanut producer in Portales. His family has grown a variety of crops over the years, but peanuts have been a regular part of their farm since 1965.

Sustainability Success: Profile of an Iowan Soybean Farmer

If you walk through the fields on Laura Foell’s soybean farm in Iowa in the spring, you might notice seedlings poking up through the stubble from last year’s crop.

U.S. Wheat Sustainability is In the Details

When it comes to analyzing the sustainability of agricultural crops there is a tendency to apply generalized metrics or standards to a wide swath of scenarios.

10 Facts about U.S. Sustainability in Agriculture

The United States has been practicing sustainability long before it became the issue it is today.

Maddox Dairy: Developing Sustainable Solutions to a Brighter Future for All

Through early adoption of technologies, the Maddox family has developed solutions in terms of animal care, dairy sustainability and overall environmental health.