White House National Science and Technology Council Finalizes New Aquaculture Plan, First in 40 Years

December 19, 2024 NOAA Fisheries

For the first time since 1983, the United States is releasing an updated National Aquaculture Development Plan. It will strengthen U.S. commitment to food security, climate resilience, and the protection of threatened and endangered marine and freshwater species.

More Efficiency and Climate Protection in Professional Horticulture

December 16, 2024 Pöppelmann TEKU

The latest innovation: non-recyclable items made of black plastic have been replaced by recyclable alternatives. Customers now benefit from a fully recyclable product range. 

Acme Smoked Fish Joins 1% for the Planet

November 20, 2024 Acme Smoked Fish

In January 2024, Acme launched its 1% For Climate Initiatives program, a commitment to donate 1% of proceeds from their Acme branded cold-smoked salmon retail items to expand the Foundation’s climate impact. Now, as a member of 1% of the Planet, they will continue to drive change throughout the seafood industry through the SICA award’s focus on decarbonization and diversity.

Maryland Researchers Breed Apples for a Changing Climate

The trees need very little pruning, appear resistant to a common bacterial disease, and can tolerate hotter, wetter conditions.

EPA’s Senior Agriculture Advisor Visits Fruit Tree Research Station with USApple and Growers

Much of the research happening at the Research Station has implications for finding resistance to diseases like fire blight – a bacterial disease that can very quickly wipe out entire apple orchards. Other research on greenhouse gas mitigation opportunities in orchards could be key to serving as another agriculture-based solution to address climate change.