Sustainability

Understanding the ramifications on pesticides across the country ⋅ BY CASSIDY NEMEC ⋅ EDITOR Figuring out how the Endangered Species Act affects the agricultural industry can be both complex and frustrating. The ESA of 1973 was enacted by Congress under President Nixon...

⋅ BY OLIVIA McCLURE ⋅ LSU AgCenter When drought conditions set in across Louisiana this summer, many farmers resorted to irrigation to try to save their crops. While it helped preserve yields and quality in some cases, the sharp uptick in...

SmartRice® sustainability claims have been verified as accurate by SCS Global Services’ third-party verification process. SmartRice is a rice product grown in a more sustainable method to reduce the use of agricultural resources and provide more grain per harvest. Packaging...

• By Blair Fannin • More rice production can be produced while minimizing the crop’s environmental impact, new research suggests. And that’s important with global population projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 and with demand for rice on the...

• By Deborah Willenborg • The U.S. rice industry bolsters its longstanding commitment to conservation and sustainability each year by recognizing industry leaders who showcase their stewardship efforts in preserving wildlife habitat and efficient use of natural resources. Two awards...

While insiders know U.S.-grown rice is one of the most sustainable and responsibly grown crops in the world, telling that story is increasingly important. To help recognize the crop’s unique environmental qualities, USA Rice launched a Sustainability Award in...

Yara, an Oslo, Norway-based global fertilizer supplier, has joined the growing list of companies offering incentives and expertise to farmers to sequester carbon in the soil and reduce emissions. By doing so, growers may be able to obtain third-party...

Every spring brings transformation. It’s a new year, a new growing season, and this year there’s a new president in the White House. The Biden administration will be made up of both fresh and familiar faces, and one thing...

• By Lydia Holmes • Dr. Michele Reba, a research hydrologist with the U.S. Department of Agricultural Agriculture Research Service, is the 2020 recipient of the USA Rice Sustainability Award. Reba was chosen for her leadership and innovative research around...

Sentera has partnered with Anheuser-Busch to deliver critical grower-level insights to forecast nitrogen demand in rice production. The technology, delivered using advanced remote sensing tools, will empower growers to improve productivity and profitability by optimizing nitrogen use, according to...

• By Lydia Holmes • While this year may look very different in many ways, the sustainability efforts of the U.S. rice industry continue with renewed commitment. Take time to recognize the crop's unique environmental qualities and the diligent men...

This is an exciting time to grow rice in the United States. Advances in technology and innovative practices have revolutionized the industry and made us one of the most sustainable crops in the world. Over the past 30 years,...

It’s hard to believe it’s almost spring, and we’re charging forward into another crop year. No doubt as you have been preparing for planting season, you’ve been reflecting on the successes and challenges of previous seasons and applying those practical...

• By Kane Webb • "Our Past," a daily column that appears in the Lake Charles American Press, pulls memorable stories from local news printed on the same day from 10, 25, 50 and 75 years ago. Recently, the southwest...

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture recently honored recipients of the 2019 Sustainability Leadership Awards on the eve of the fifth annual Sustainable Agriculture Summit. The awards are given to farmers, organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding...