sustainability

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers recently unveiled its equipment industry Sustainability Toolkit.  The toolkit provides assessments and resources to help manufacturers and their supply chains minimize operational impact on the environment.  The too...

When it comes to the new Sustainable WA program, what kind of growth is anticipated, or desired? Coordinators Katlyn Slone offers up her thoughts.   Pacific Northwest Ag Network: Wine Minute: Goals For The Sustainable WA Program on Apple Podcasts   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Potato Sustainability Alliance will host their first-ever Summer Symposium in Boise in July.  John Mesko, PSA Executive Director said the purpose of the four-day event is to move the industry forward when it comes to quantifying and reporting sustainability. “...

The new executive director of the Potato Sustainability Alliance says growers need to share what sustainability efforts they’ve already made and how those steps have benefited consumers and the planet. John Mesko said often when sustainability in agriculture comes up, farmers are expected to change their practices, or at the very least improve upon them. But ...

Helping the environment and making a unique and very tasty popcorn. Those are just a few of the things Pivot Bio is up to these days. Lori Reese gives us the 411 on what the fertilizer company is up to these days. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

Farmers are always looking for ways to not only get the most out of their livestock and crops, but also while ensuring a bright future for the land, animals and resources entrusted to them. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said farmers and ranchers are serious about the responsibility of feeding the world, while preserving the environment ...

For over ten years, the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards program has celebrated dairy farms, businesses, and partnerships for their dedication to advancing sustainability across the industry. The nominations period for the 2022 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards has been extended to March 4th ...

The conversation is growing about American agriculture’s role in mitigating climate change. The nonprofit Rural Investment to Protect our Environment, better known as RIPE, offers producers a way to lead on environmental sustainability while boosting their bottom line. The ...

In today's Wine Minute, Kaitlyn Straub with the Washington Winegrowers Association talks about their sustainability effort, and how it benefits producers, consumers and the industry as a whole. If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia... Read More ...

During last week’s House Ag Committee hearing, USDA head Tom Vilsack addressed current state of the farming economy as well as specific concerns and issues from members. One of those members, Washington’s Dr. Kim Schrier, spent much of her time pressing the Ag Secretary about what’s taking place in the tree fruit industry. She noted the r ...