FMC Corp. Joins Sustainable Agriculture Alliance
April 14, 2015
California Governor Jerry Brown, in his most sweeping action to combat a devastating multi-year drought, ordered residents and […]
Water-borne algal blooms from farm fertilizer runoff can destroy aquatic life and clog rivers and lakes, but scientists […]
The annual 4R Nutrient Stewardship Summit will be held on May 12 in Washington DC. The summit will include […]
Growers and agricultural providers using AgStudio FARM and AgStudio PRO can now view vital information about specialty crops and apiaries through a recent integration with the DriftWatch Specialty Crop Site Registry from FieldWatch, Inc.
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program has announced Tyler Grain & Fertilizer Co. in Smithville, OH, has been […]
Bayer CropScience is launching Feed a Bee, a major initiative to increase forage for honey bees and other pollinators, including growing 50 million flowers and providing additional forage acreage in 2015.
A new three-state 4R certification program could offer a blueprint for reducing fertilizer run-off in other regions.
With 20 years of experience in curbing nutrient releases, ag stakeholders continue to pull together for new challenges.
The August 2014 water crisis in Toledo, OH, impacted Ohioans’ views of Lake Erie algae problems by increasing the attribution of blame of algae growth on agriculture.
The Tri-State Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Initiative will receive $17.5 million in funding to help farmers implement conservation practices that reduce the flow of phosphorus.
The Iowa Targeted Demonstration Watersheds Partnership Project will receive $3.5 million through RCPP.
Des Moines Water Works is expected to pursue a lawsuit against three northwestern Iowa counties that manage drainage districts with high concentrations of nitrates.
The Asmark Institute’s ResponsibleAg Auditor Training Course has received recognition from the Board of Environmental, Health and Safety Auditor Certifications.
Keeping this country’s water sources abundant and clean may be the new priority for this generation in production agriculture.
More than 160 farmers and ag retailer attended the “4R Certification 4U” workshop December 12 to learn more about the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship, water quality research in the area and cost-sharing opportunities.
Indiana and Michigan NRCS recently announced December 19, 2014 as their signup deadline while Ohio NRCS announced a January 16, 2015 deadline.
Registration is now open for ResponsibleAg and any business that stores or handles fertilizer products is encouraged to participate.
The workshop will feature sessions relevant to both farmers and agricultural retailers in the Western Lake Erie Basin, including how and why the 4Rs of nutrient stewardship are important.
The organization’s mission is to help farmers who have experienced a major illness, injury or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and manpower to plant, harvest or hay their crop.