farming

Crushed rock on farmland pulls carbon out of the air

Rock Dust 2- A spreader unloads crushed metabasalt on a fallowed corn field in the Central Valley. UC Davis researchers…

7 months ago

The Future of Farming is Uncertain. Here’s How We Save It.

At a recent event, we spoke with author Tom Philpott about the environmental and economic destruction brought by industrial farming…

7 months ago

Groundwater recharge: farm groups laud LandFlex grants

State awards $17 million for groundwater sustainability projects. Photo: Groundwater recharge projects are among those supported by California's LandFlex program.…

9 months ago

Future-Proofing Vineyards: Expert Perspectives on AI, Water Management and Climate Resilience

Navigating climate change in viticulture by water management automation, climate-friendly farming, and AI advancements Note: This article summarizes key insights…

10 months ago

Flowing Downhill to Money

Photo: PGHolbrook How Corporate Growers Are Using Taxpayer Funds to Seize California’s Water The Central Valley Project — the sprawling…

10 months ago