Soil health

AI for Life Sciences concludes its first hackathon aimed at driving innovation in life science domains

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Monday, January 29, 2024

VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.

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  • VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.
  • AI for Life Sciences connects AI enthusiasts with organizations interested in exploring how to apply AI to use cases in various life sciences domains.
  • By working together with Gradient Zero to set the first AI for Life Sciences challenge, we were able to tap into this potential.
  • To learn more about AI for Life Sciences and register for the next challenge, visit ai4lifesciences.com .

AI for Life Sciences concludes its first hackathon aimed at driving innovation in life science domains

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AI for Life Sciences successfully hosted its first hackathon event in December 2023 where teams from around the world competed in a virtual coding challenge.
  • AI for Life Sciences connects AI enthusiasts with organizations interested in exploring how to apply AI to use cases in various life sciences domains.
  • By working together with Gradient Zero to set the first AI for Life Sciences challenge, we were able to tap into this potential.
  • To learn more about AI for Life Sciences and register for the next challenge, visit ai4lifesciences.com .

LOTUS FOODS ORGANIC WHITE AND BROWN BASMATI RICE BECOMES FIRST RICE TO EARN REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED® (ROC®) GOLD; UPGRADES FROM SILVER

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Monday, October 16, 2023

RICHMOND, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Foods Organic White and Brown Basmati Rice has achieved ROC® Gold from Silver. Lotus Foods Basmati Rice is now the 6th product worldwide to meet the rigorous standards required to certify as ROC® Gold, making Lotus Foods Basmati Rice the first and only ROC® Gold rice.

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  • Lotus Foods Organic White and Brown Basmati Rice Becomes First Rice to Earn ROC® GOLD; the highest bar for regenerative organic production.
  • RICHMOND, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Foods Organic White and Brown Basmati Rice has achieved ROC® Gold from Silver.
  • Lotus Foods Basmati Rice is now the 6th product worldwide to meet the rigorous standards required to certify as ROC® Gold, making Lotus Foods Basmati Rice the first and only ROC® Gold rice.
  • Lotus Foods Organic Basmati Rice is available at lotusfoods.com , Amazon, Whole Foods and retail grocery stores nationwide.

Vital Farms Deepens Roots in Regenerative Farming as the First National Egg Brand to Earn a Regenified™ Verification

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) continues to raise the standards as the first national egg brand to earn a Regenified™ verification.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vital Farms (Nasdaq: VITL) continues to raise the standards as the first national egg brand to earn a Regenified™ verification.
  • The accompanying Regenified™ seal is a signal of trust to consumers that Vital Farms is a leader in regenerative farming trying to improve soil for future generations.
  • Vital Farms launched Restorative Eggs in 2022 after two years working side-by-side with four farms and industry experts to learn about and implement the full benefits of regenerative agriculture.
  • “Regenerative farming is a natural and crucial extension of Vital Farms’ purpose to improve the lives of people, animals, and the planet through food,” said Nate King, Farm Support Advisor and Regenerative Agriculture Specialist, Vital Farms.

New Soil Health Program Will Improve Profits for Ontario Farmers, Boost Sustainability for the Region

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Through a regionally unique Soil Health Testing Program , the Foundation and the US-based Soil Health Institute will advance soil health assessment and management across Ontario, improving profits for farmers, boosting the strength of local food systems, and furthering Ontario’s ecological sustainability goals.

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  • Through a regionally unique Soil Health Testing Program , the Foundation and the US-based Soil Health Institute will advance soil health assessment and management across Ontario, improving profits for farmers, boosting the strength of local food systems, and furthering Ontario’s ecological sustainability goals.
  • This program will implement an innovative, scalable method for evaluating and tracking improvements in soil health.
  • The program will draw on farmer-to-farmer social networks to share technical agronomic knowledge about implementing soil health systems.
  • Once sampling is completed, participating farmers will receive customized soil health reports to compare soil health in their fields to similar soils in their region.

Saverglass Returns as Sponsor of Napa RISE Symposium as Part of Its Commitment to Sustainability, Innovation, and Community

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

FAIRFIELD, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saverglass, the world's leading manufacturer and decorator of luxury and high-end glass bottles for wines and spirits, is excited to announce its return as a sustainable service sponsor for the annual Napa RISE: Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, Empowerment Symposium, taking place in Napa Valley, California throughout April 2023.

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  • During Earth Month, Napa RISE is hosting a unique six-event symposium around the six pillars of sustainable winegrowing leadership.
  • "Saverglass' continued support of events like Napa RISE reflects the Group's commitment to action-based initiatives that result in fighting against climate change in the wine industry."
  • Since 2009, Saverglass has started building and sharing its sustainable commitment based on pragmatic principles through proper reporting and data.
  • To stay updated on coming news, follow Saverglass on Instagram @ saverglassofficial and LinkedIn @ saverglass .

Grgich Hills Estate Receives Regenerative Organic Certification, Taking Sustainable Wine Production to New Heights

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Friday, March 24, 2023

RUTHERFORD, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grgich Hills Estate has received Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) from the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), a non-profit organization that was formed in 2017 to promote the principles and practices of regenerative organic agriculture.

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  • -Grgich Hills Estate, a Napa Valley leader in Regenerative Organic Agriculture, achieves this prestigious certification marking a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship-
    RUTHERFORD, Calif., March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grgich Hills Estate has received Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) from the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), a non-profit organization that was formed in 2017 to promote the principles and practices of regenerative organic agriculture.
  • Under the leadership of Ivo Jeramaz, Winemaker and Vice President of Vineyards and Production, Grgich Hills Estate has been farming organically since 2000, becoming Certified Organic in 2006 and has been practicing regenerative farming since 2019.
  • Today, the winery has taken another step in its ongoing progress as one of the few wineries in the world to receive Regenerative Organic Certification.
  • Regenerative farming practices support green and climate initiatives by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting biodiversity conservation, conserving water, and supporting local food systems.

Lundberg Becomes the First U.S. Grown Rice Brand to Launch Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice

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Monday, March 6, 2023

RICHVALE, Calif., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lundberg Family Farms, a leading grower of organic rice and maker of best-selling packaged rice and rice snacks, today announced it is the first U.S. grown rice brand to introduce Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice. As part of its robust sustainability efforts, the company has also set a goal to certify all the organic rice Lundberg grows by 2027.  

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  • RICHVALE, Calif., March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lundberg Family Farms , a leading grower of organic rice and maker of best-selling packaged rice and rice snacks, today announced it is the first U.S. grown rice brand to introduce Regenerative Organic Certified® Rice.
  • As part of its robust sustainability efforts, the company has also set a goal to certify all the organic rice Lundberg grows by 2027.
  • Certifying bodies are beginning to emerge, including Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA), to create standards like Regenerative Organic Certified® to substantiate such claims.
  • Lundberg chose to work with ROA to certify its Regenerative Organic White Basmati Rice.

Holganix Receives US Patent for Microbial Bionematicide Technology

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

ASTON, Pa., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Holganix is an agricultural biotechnology company that develops microbial products used by farmers to increase yields, boost soil health, and reduce fertilizer requirements. Today Holganix announced it has been granted a US patent (US 11,447,427 B2) for a new microbial bionematicide technology. While studies are still ongoing, preliminary results have shown a 75% reduction in plant parasitic nematodes in a lab setting and an 80% reduction in a field setting.

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  • Holganix was granted a patent for microbial bionematicide technology that is environmentally friendly and shown to reduce plant parasitic nematodes by over 75% in preliminary studies.
  • Today Holganix announced it has been granted a US patent (US 11,447,427 B2) for a new microbial bionematicide technology.
  • The new bionematicide technology is still in development and is not yet commercialized or registered with the EPA.
  • Because Holganix's technology revolves around the use of a naturally occurring, concentrated, and stabilized stack of soil microbes, this bionematicide technology will be friendly for the environment."

SHI to Advance Soil Health Training and Research in More Than 35 States as an Implementing Partner in Five USDA Climate-Smart Commodity Grants

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Mooresville , N.C., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Soil Health Institute (SHI) congratulates all recently announced USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant recipients.

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  • Mooresville , N.C., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Soil Health Institute (SHI) congratulates all recently announced USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant recipients.
  • As an implementing partner across five selected projects, SHI will work alongside a wide variety of organizations to assist farmers, ranchers, and landowners on their journey toward improved soil health and climate resiliency.
  • SHI is a partner on the following projects:
    Farmers for Soil Health Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership.
  • Led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, this project will accelerate long-term cover crop adoption by creating a platform to incentivize farmers across 20 states.