As awareness of “fast fashion” has increased, fashion lines, manufacturers, retailers, and shoppers have begun to rethink the way clothing is created and consumed to design a more sustainable and balanced future for fashion. BASF’s e3 sustainable cotton traceability program is the first to answer this call. BASF’s program supports the three pillars of sustainability: socially equitable, economically viable, and environmentally responsible sustainable practices.

When we do not feel well, and a doctor prescribes a medicine or treatment, we expect that it will specifically address the problem and return us to good health. The same is true when a farmer has a pest or crop disease in their fields which can painfully reduce yields and profitability.

This simple truth describes effortlessly what we see in forests, fields, and farmlands worldwide; a little water, dirt, and sunlight and you have everything you need to feed a vibrant ecosystem. There is so much more to soils than wet dirt, though. A mere teaspoon of healthy soil contains more microbes than there are people on our planet.

Conservation and sustainability are inextricably linked to agriculture, as any grower will tell you that healthy soil, adequate water, and sunlight are the foundation of a successful farm.

No two pieces of farmland are the same! From insects to crop disease and fungus, each farm faces specific and disparate challenges. This is why farmers and ranchers have a variety of tools and techniques they can use to safely and sustainably grow our food. To help farmers better manage their crops and land, Corteva created the LANDVisor system for farmers and land managers.