Reading Resources from FarmProgress

Deep Roots in the News: Read the interview with Tyson Crowley of Crowley Wines and John Paul of Cameron Winery.

Sunburn in grapevines a recurring disorder by Lee Allen of Western FarmPress

A primer on an increasingly urgent problem in grape growing.

Does farmland lose value in drought? by Michael Lauher of PrairieFarmer

Learn about the value of farmland undergoing drought.

Learn about how to keep your soil in tip top shape with this primer from FarmProgress. It explores different options that might be right for you, from no-till to testing.

FarmProgress is a multi-brand farmer news and marketing group owned by Informa that covers national, regional, and state-level organizations and represents multiple ag shows. They offer free online information for farmers.

International Commentary on Food Production and Climate Change

Igniting Change: Why Food Systems are Critical for Climate Negotiations by Dr. Lucy Wallace of Food Systems Partnership for IISD.org

Doctor Wallace explores the connection between climate change and food in this insightful and in-depth commentary reflecting on the Bonn Climate Change Conference that took place in Germany in June. Doctor Wallace discusses the UN climate groups and how food production accounts for almost a third of global emissions. An easy to read report that covers a surprising amount of details.

SDG Knowledge Hub is an International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) project on UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

How Wildfires Impact Water

The World Resource Institute (WRI) released a report on the effects of wildfires on human health, the environment, and water. Inspired by the devastation wrecked by the Canadian wildfires, the report outlines five key areas that are impacted by the fires. Of particular interest is the impact on watersheds. Trees and forest growth help filter water and prevent soil erosion. There’s more to the story, so read the full report here.

The World Resource Institute (WRI) is an international water and development research organization.

If You Must, Do It Well

ATTRA released a comprehensive field guide to irrigation and water management, available here. Learn about best practices and answer general maintenance and troubleshooting questions. Need a hard copy? It’s waterproof!

ATTRA is a knowledge source for sustainable agriculture, created by the US Dept of Agriculture Rural Development and the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT).

Smoke Taint Revisited

What do Oregon State University, Washington State University, and University of California, Davis, all have in common? Well, admittedly probably a lot. But importantly to #BestCoast wine growers, the three unis are collaborating on research on smoke taint. The researchers are exploring harvesting decisions as well as newly discovered chemical markers for smoke taint in grapes. A must read article and must follow research project. Learn more about their work on FarmProgress' website here.

FarmProgress is a multi-brand farmer news and marketing group owned by Informa that covers national, regional, and state-level organizations and represents multiple ag shows.

US Drought Monitor

Want to share your information on drought conditions in your state? Read this explainer from FarmProgress. This explainer covers data what the Drought Monitor takes in and includes a link to file information with the service. Read the explainer here.

Not sure what to report? Read FarmProgress' recent article on drought indicators here. The report focuses on grain crops but provides useful information for all farmers as well as links to resources on how to manage long term drought conditions. You can also read their recent article on how Plains farmers are handling drought conditions by mindful grazing here.

FarmProgress is a multi-brand farmer news and marketing group owned by Informa that covers national, regional, and state-level organizations and represents multiple ag shows.

Them's Fighting Words: Research Into How To Irrigate Vineyards Better

Let's say you had to irrigate your vineyard because you haven't discovered or implemented dry farming yet (don't get stuck in the establishment phase!). What's the best way to irrigate? Washington State University's Pete Jacoby released his decade-long research into best practices for application. The Western Farm Press and FarmProgress published an overview of his results. Read on here for his conclusions on how to do the dirty deed better.

FarmProgress is a multi-brand farmer news and marketing group owned by Informa that covers national, regional, and state-level organizations and represents multiple ag shows. The Western Farm Press is a subsidiary focusing on agriculture in the Western US.

Understanding Climate Change Loss and Damage from a UN Perspective

At the end of last year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) released an explainer defining "loss and damage" within the context of climate change. This article explores how the UN defines (or really doesn't) the terms for use during climate negotiations. This is an easy-to-read guide to understanding UN climate reports more deeply, especially on what's often an overly-politicized topic. This article goes into depth on economic and non-economic losses and the difficulty in quantifying the latter. Lengthy, but well worth the read to deepen your understanding of international policy negotiations. Read the explainer here.

WRI (World Research Institute) is an international water and development research organization.

A Love Letter to the Willamette Valley

Time Magazine featured the Willamette Valley as one of its World's Greatest Places in 2023. We all love the Valley, but explore what makes it rank as one of the world's best here. Don't miss other awe-inspiring picks!

This article was featured in a recent blog post by the Dundee Hills AVA Association. Don't have Time (get it?) to read the complete Time Magazine article? Check out their summary here.

This One’s For The Girls

Check out the recently published report on water security and equality for women and girls. The USAID’s Global Waters report discusses how water security positively contributes to their success. When women and girls have easy access to clean water, this directly contributes to positive outcomes for their health, economic and social capital, education, and empowerment. Read the report here.

Global Waters is a USAID-funded global water security, sanitation, and hygiene knowledge portal.