Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news!
Earth Has Tilted 31.5 Inches. That Shouldn't Happen. by Tim Newcomb of Popular Mechanics
Check out this primer by Popular Mechanics explaining the recently published study showing how groundwater extraction has shifted the tilt of the Earth. A must-read.
A roundup of worthy water- and farming-focused reads from around the web.
WHO/UNICEF Progress Report Analyzes Gender Inequalities in WASH
Learn about how access to clean drinking water and sanitation impacts gender inequalities. This is a summary of the report by SDG Knowledge Hub, an International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) project on UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal: 6 Key Questions, Answered by Katie Lebling, Eliza Northrop and Colin McCormick of the World Resources Institute
Explore how the ocean can help CO2 capturing efforts with nascent methods and technologies.
Inside the Technical Tasting: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Award-Winning Wines by the Dundee Hills Winery Association
Raise a glass to the historic Dundee Hills, and learn how vintage reports are crafted from the annual technical tasting.
Farming with Soil Life: A Handbook for Supporting Soil Invertebrates and Soil Health on Farms by Jennifer Hopwood, Stephanie Frischie, Emily May, Eric Lee-Mader of SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) and the Xerces Society
This free handbook provides information on creating and maintaining healthy soil.
Climate Primer by Elise Haschke, NCAT Climate and Agriculture Program Manager; Lee Rinehart, NCAT Northeast Regional Director; and Darron Gaus, NCAT Sustainable Ag Specialist
Read ATTRA's climate primer, a comprehensive guide to the most pressing issue of our time. 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).
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.
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing international effects of climate change.
The planet saw its hottest day on record this week. It’s a record that will be broken again and again by Laura Paddison of CNN
It's hot out there and only getting hotter. Read Paddison's report on global temperature rises.
‘It’s pillage’: thirsty Uruguayans decry Google’s plan to exploit water supply by Grace Livingstone of The Guardian
Learn about the fresh water crisis in Uruguay and how international businesses are making it worse.
And back at home...
Oregon’s Multnomah County Sues Big Oil for a Devastating 2021 Heat Wave by Kate Yoder of Grist
Multnomah County made waves when it announced that it was suing several multinational oil companies for the effects of the 2021 heat wave. Read the full report through the link above.
Looking for fun things to do in the Dundee Hills? The Dundee Hills AVA Association web site offers a calendar of events including concerts and tasting events. Hop on over to their events page or visit their main site to set up your own tasting events at area wineries!
LIVE is a non-profit that certifies winegrowing in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1997, the organization currently boasts over 300 certified vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms in 2023. Benchmark requirements include sustainability measures, workers rights and social justice, and long-term climate goals such as pesticide reduction. Deep Roots Members that are LIVE certified at the winery and/or tasting room include Apolloni Vineyards, Ayres Vineyard, Carabella Vineyard, and Illahe Vineyard. The number of vineyards our members source from are too many to list in our blog, though you can view the full list of certified members here.
One of the many services LIVE offers are free online educational videos, including the most recent on sourcing sustainable flowers for industry events and tasting rooms titled "Sustainable Floristry in the Wine Industry with Lynsea Coy of Coy & Co. Curatorial Floral." Coy offers detailed information on the floral import trade, sources of plastics and petroleum, and the nebulous regulation in the floristry industry. The information can help you make a thoughtful choice for your business. View the video and others here!
LIVE recently held their annual meeting, which included talks by Jancis Robinson. You can view highlights here.
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing water safety and farming.
Food safety scores a win in recent water settlements by Cookson Beecher for Food Safety News
This article explores a recent settlement involving two dairy farms in Eastern Washington accused of tainting water and soil.
USDA announces new greenhouse gas initiative by Joshua Baethge of FarmProgress
Read up on the EPA's latest policy initiative!
Bonus round!
Stay up to date with climate news in California and the Bay Area with NBC News' local coverage here.
Want an insider's perspective on 2023? Hop over to the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA) for updated thoughts from winemakers and grapegrowers here.
The WVWA is a trade organization funded by Willamette Valley wineries. They promote the Valley's wine and tourism. Looking for information on planning your visit to the Valley? They are a fantastic resource covering the entire region.
Learn about Amy Garrett's and Dr. Lucas Nebert's dry farming research in Oregon. Garrett is the head of the Dry Farming Institute who collaborates frequently with Dr. Nebert, a dryland farming researcher. Both have done extensive research on corn, tomatoes, and other produce, including field studies funded by SARE and research with OSU. Read a profile on their work and listen to their interview by Geoff Norcross of OPB's Think Out Loud here. Don't miss another article by OPB on Dr. Nebert's work studying the dry farming of corn here.
Start your Monday off with some fresh off the press news! Check out these recently published articles discussing the dreaded 'd' word in agriculture: drought.
Texas farmers are worried one of the state’s most precious water resources is running dry. You should be, too. by Jayme Lozano Carver of the Texas Tribune via Grist
It's an agricultural nightmare. And it's just around the corner.
Make do with the dry by Kaitlyn Doolittle of the Hudson Star-Observer
Learn how farmers in Wisconsin are taking a proactive approach to dry conditions.
An Underlooked Reason the Colorado River Is Drying Up by Samuel Shaw of the Atlantic
A deep dive into fodder crops and their impact on water scarcity.
