sustainable agriculture

Total factor productivity. What is that?   “Agricultural productivity growth, measured as total factor productivity increases either by generating more output with the same or fewer resources and inputs, or by maintaining the same output while using fewer resources and inputs," said Tom Thompson of Virginia Tech University.  He added this...

PNW Ag speaks with Faith Yorba of Sustainable Northwest about their electric ag equipment and programs.

Explore the innovative partnership between CMI Orchards and Royal Family Farming at The Soil Center.

Hundreds of farmers, scientists and many others filed into the Tri-Cities last week for the 2023 Soilcraft Regenerative Ag Conference.  But what is Regen Ag, and how does it play into the ongoing conversation of climate smart farming, carbon sequestration, etc.  Trent G...

Sound Agriculture, new to the Pacific Northwest, is looking to help producers improve their bottom line by reducing their input usage and costs.  Because of that, Zach Carlson with Sound Ag said they have introduced Source to the region.  He note...

Last week, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of more than $146 million in sustainable agricultural research projects. The projects are aimed at improving a robust, resilient, climate-smart food and agricultural system. The investment comes from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems program. T ...

Last week, the leaders of the national pork, corn, and soybean check-offs agreed to work together to improve environmental sustainability.  The effort will focus on research.   "We're excited to announce a new collaboration between the National Pork Board, United Soybean Board, and The National Corn Growers Association,” said Bill Evan of the National Pork Board.  “Cooperation ...

Part of the USDA’s efforts to promote sustainable agriculture research and education is through a program of the same name that has been around for three decades now.  But as Deputy USDA Secretary Stephen Censky recently pointed out, there are new offerings, provided through the National Institute for Food and Agriculture.   “...