Tag: sustainability
Sustainability and the future of ag
Sales of food and beverages bearing labels relating to environmental sustainability have seen increases in the last few years and the trend should continue.
Ohio pilots 4-H program to boost STEM interest
The 4-H Ag Innovators Experience is designed for youth to learn about environmental and sustainability issues important to agriculture.
Book outlines steps to achieve sustainable agriculture
A University of Kansas law professor has written a book calling for support of a revolution in agriculture.
Coalition launches pilot project to improve beef
McDonald's USA, Tyson Foods, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Beef Marketing Group and Golden State Foods announced the two-year pilot research project.
Wendy’s expands Supplier Code of Conduct
It focuses on food safety; livestock health; human rights and labor practices; environmentally sustainable practices; and business ethics and integrity.
Not all conservation efforts go unnoticed
Five farm families were recognized for their conservation efforts at the Conservation Farm Family Awards, Sept. 22, at the Farm Science Review.
Should we worry about pollinators? 19th century research sheds light on...
Are plant-pollinator networks holding together as the insects and plants in the network are jostled by climate change and habitat loss?
Sustainable agriculture: A degree of opportunity
Degrees in sustainable agriculture are meeting a new demand at two area colleges.
Honda partners with wind energy company
PIPESTONE, Minn. -- Juhl Wind, Inc., an established leader in the renewable energy industry with a focus on community-based wind power development, ownership and...
In 2011 pollution increased in the Great Lakes Basin
According to the EPA, toxic releases into surface waters increased from 2010 to 2011.
