Articles Tagged with ''sustainability''

Opinion: Six keys to success for private sector climate and sustainability efforts in US agriculture

04/19/21 10:32 AM By Rod Snyder

In this opinion piece, Rod Snyder with Field to Market outlines key considerations for the success of voluntary carbon markets alongside traditional supply chain sustainability programs.

Biotech advocate warns of sustainability hurdles

02/18/21 1:50 PM By Steve Davies

Interest groups have become so hardened in their views about which types of agriculture benefit the environment that the fact that some COVID vaccines have been developed using genetic engineering is unlikely to change minds about the technology’s benefits, an industry advocate says.

Opinion: The false choice of profits and conservation

02/08/21 1:21 PM By Lynn Tjeerdsma

Lynn Tjeerdsma, member with AGree Economic and Environmental Risk Coalition, shares his thoughts on conservation practices.

Vilsack seeks to sell ag on climate policies, offers help on market concentration

02/03/21 6:51 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack is trying to reassure farmers and their allies in Congress that the Biden administration’s drive to address climate change will provide significant economic benefits without jeopardizing demand for biofuels.

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Agri-Pulse releases 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' eBook

01/31/21 5:48 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

"Sustainability" is more than just a buzz word within the food and agriculture industry; it is evolving to be one of the largest driving factors in farm production and policy. Agri-Pulse’s new eBook, 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' seeks to answer common questions about where the industry is headed regarding sustainability goals.

New mark seeks to identify sustainable soy ingredients

01/20/21 5:15 AM By Spencer Chase

A new effort from DuPont, Soylent and the United Soybean Board will identify and label soy ingredients produced using sustainable practices.

Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit focuses on Climate Risks, Rewards and Uncertainties

01/14/21 7:00 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

As the climate policy debate ramps up in Congress and the incoming Biden administration, there are a variety of ideas about how to measure, incentivize and regulate more sustainable practices. The 2021 Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit will offer a chance to engage with a wide variety of policy makers and industry experts about what changes may be on the horizon.

Daybreak Nov 16: Lame duck heats up as House returns

11/16/20 9:09 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Ben Nuelle, and Steve Davies

There are expressions of optimism on both sides of Capitol Hill that lawmakers could reach a deal during the lame duck session on a government-wide spending bill for fiscal 2021.

Daybreak Nov 9: Biden transition: Priorities include 'climate-smart' ag

11/09/20 8:56 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

President-elect Joe Biden is moving forward with his transition with promises to move on his climate proposals that involve farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Over the weekend, the president-elect went live with a transition website - BuildBackBetter.com - that includes a summary of Biden’s top policy priorities, starting with getting COVID-19 under control.

Chipotle to include sustainability measurements on digital orders

10/28/20 6:05 AM By Spencer Chase

Mexican fast-casual chain Chipotle has launched a new feature on its digital ordering platforms to give customers a “sustainability impact tracker” of their meals.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Oct. 18, 2024: Georgia Rep. Austin Scott on disaster aid, farm bill

Multiple hurricanes have caused destruction for southeastern farmers this year. House Ag Committee member Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., joined the show to discuss damage in his district, the call for disaster aid funding and the farm bill.

Then, the Farm Service Agency's John Berge and StoneX's Josh Linville join to talk about USDA disaster assistance and the hurricane's impacts on fertilizer availability and prices.

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