{"id":383180,"date":"2020-11-17T10:33:20","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T15:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=383180"},"modified":"2020-11-17T10:33:20","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T15:33:20","slug":"grant-from-kellogg-company-aims-to-save-9-billion-gallons-of-water-in-arkansas-yearly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grant-from-kellogg-company-aims-to-save-9-billion-gallons-of-water-in-arkansas-yearly\/","title":{"rendered":"Grant from Kellogg Company Aims to Save 9 Billion Gallons of Water in Arkansas Yearly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">BATTLE CREEK, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 17, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0As part of <i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=1230770862&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fcrreport.kelloggcompany.com%2Fppm-commitments-nurture&amp;a=Kellogg%27s+Better+Days\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Kellogg&#8217;s Better Days<\/a><\/i><i> c<\/i>ommitment to support 1 million farmers by the end of 2030, the company is collaborating with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=1682687726&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.org%2Fen-us%2F&amp;a=The+Nature+Conservancy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">The Nature Conservancy<\/a> (TNC) to provide efficient water irrigation resources to <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span> rice farmers. <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1336009\/Farmer_Kotton_Guest_Irrigation_Timer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1336009\/Farmer_Kotton_Guest_Irrigation_Timer.jpg\" title=\"Marvell, Arkansas Rice Farmer Kotton Guest programs a new irrigation timer for his water pump, thanks to a grant from Kellogg Company.\" alt=\"Marvell, Arkansas Rice Farmer Kotton Guest programs a new irrigation timer for his water pump, thanks to a grant from Kellogg Company.\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thanks to a grant from Kellogg, The Nature Conservancy installed irrigation timers on 30 farms to manage water use on approximately 15,000 acres of land located predominantly in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=1055362157&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agriculture.arkansas.gov%2Fnatural-resources%2Fdivisions%2Fwater-management%2Fgroundwater-protection-and-management-program%2Fcritical-groundwater-areas%2F&amp;a=critical+groundwater+areas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">critical groundwater areas<\/a> in the Delta of <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span>. Farmers program the timers on their pumps to irrigate the field and when finished, the timers turn the pumps off automatically, thereby saving water. TNC scientists estimate that the timers will conserve 9 billion gallons of water each year. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s very helpful that Kellogg&#8217;s is providing these timers,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span> rice farmer <span class=\"xn-person\">Kotton Guest<\/span>.\u00a0 &#8220;Their support makes it easier for us to use new conservation techniques.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Field flooding is an important part of the growing process as it helps to control weeds, mitigate soil erosion and maximize crop yields. The Mississippi Valley Alluvial Aquifer\u2014 an underground water source \u2014provides 80% of the water used for rice growing in <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span>; however, water levels have dropped dramatically due to excessive pumping. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In many areas across the state, the aquifer has 10% or less water left in it,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jason Milks<\/span>, Delta Program Director at The Nature Conservancy in <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span>. &#8220;For every minute the timer saves in pumping time, thousands of gallons of critical groundwater are conserved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Farmers are working to grow more food with less resources,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Gallagher<\/span>, Kellogg Company Responsible Sourcing Manager. &#8220;One way Kellogg is supporting farmers is by taking the risk out of trying new practices that can enable more sustainable rice production.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I love this land. I love farming, and I love helping to feed people,&#8221; added Guest. &#8220;If we&#8217;re smart, we&#8217;ll be able to keep the water \u2014 and the rice \u2014 flowing for many generations to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0Arkansas rice project is part of Kellogg&#8217;s larger <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=2050701923&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelloggs.com%2Fen_US%2Fgiving-back%2Fus-farmers-fighting-hunger-promoting-sustainability.html&amp;a=Supporting+U.S.+Farmers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Supporting U.S. Farmers<\/a> collaboration with The Nature Conservancy aimed at driving positive impact through conservation programs on 255,000 acres of land across <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Nebraska<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more in this <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=3755357713&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FcHoCHodG7bQ&amp;a=video.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Kellogg Company<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Our beloved brands include <i>Pringles\u00ae, Cheez-It\u00ae, Special K\u00ae, Kellogg&#8217;s Frosted Flakes\u00ae, Pop-Tarts\u00ae, Kellogg&#8217;s Corn Flakes\u00ae, Rice Krispies\u00ae, Eggo\u00ae, Mini-Wheats<\/i>\u00ae, Kashi\u00ae, <i>RXBAR<\/i>\u00ae, <i>MorningStar Farms<\/i>\u00ae and more. Net sales in 2019 were approximately <span class=\"xn-money\">$13.6 billion<\/span>, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal and frozen foods. Kellogg brands are beloved in markets around the world. We are also a company with Heart &amp; Soul, committed to creating <i>Better Days<\/i> for 3 billion people by the end of 2030 through our <i><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=2706787501&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fcrreport.kelloggcompany.com%2Fbreakfasts-for-better-days&amp;a=Kellogg%27s%C2%AE+Better+Days\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Kellogg&#8217;s\u00ae Better Days<\/a><\/i>\u00a0global purpose platform. Visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=3566216204&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kelloggcompany.com%2F&amp;a=www.KelloggCompany.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.KelloggCompany.com<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=1150102430&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.openforbreakfast.com%2F&amp;a=www.OpenforBreakfast.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.OpenforBreakfast.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>The Nature Conservancy<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization\u00a0dedicated to conserving\u00a0the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world&#8217;s toughest challenges\u00a0so that\u00a0nature and people\u00a0can\u00a0thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, and helping make cities more sustainable. Working in 79 countries and territories, we\u00a0use a collaborative approach that engages\u00a0local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2984092-1&amp;h=3755153959&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.org%2Falabama&amp;a=nature.org.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">nature.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/292965\/kellogg_company_Logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/292965\/kellogg_company_Logo.jpg\" title=\"Kellogg Company logo (PRNewsFoto\/Kellogg Company)\" alt=\"Kellogg Company logo (PRNewsFoto\/Kellogg Company)\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p id=\"PURL\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cision\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" alt=\"Cision\" src=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/img\/favicon.png?sn=DE94093&amp;sd=2020-11-17\" \/> View original content to download multimedia:<a id=\"PRNURL\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/grant-from-kellogg-company-aims-to-save-9-billion-gallons-of-water-in-arkansas-yearly-301174873.html\">http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/grant-from-kellogg-company-aims-to-save-9-billion-gallons-of-water-in-arkansas-yearly-301174873.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Kellogg Company<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=DE94093&amp;Transmission_Id=202011171030PR_NEWS_USPR_____DE94093&amp;DateId=20201117\" style=\"border:0px;width:1px;height:1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PR Newswire BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Nov. 17, 2020 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0As part of Kellogg&#8217;s Better Days commitment to support 1 million farmers by the end of 2030, the company is collaborating with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to provide efficient water irrigation resources to Arkansas rice farmers. Thanks to a grant from Kellogg, The Nature Conservancy installed irrigation timers on 30 farms to manage water use on approximately 15,000 acres of land located predominantly in critical groundwater areas in the Delta of Arkansas. Farmers program the timers on their pumps to irrigate the field and when finished, the timers turn the pumps off automatically, thereby saving water. TNC scientists estimate that the timers will conserve 9 billion gallons of water each year. &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grant-from-kellogg-company-aims-to-save-9-billion-gallons-of-water-in-arkansas-yearly\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Grant from Kellogg Company Aims to Save 9 Billion Gallons of Water in Arkansas Yearly&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-383180","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Grant from Kellogg Company Aims to Save 9 Billion Gallons of Water in Arkansas Yearly - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grant-from-kellogg-company-aims-to-save-9-billion-gallons-of-water-in-arkansas-yearly\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Grant from Kellogg Company Aims to Save 9 Billion Gallons of Water in Arkansas Yearly - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"PR Newswire BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Nov. 17, 2020 \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0As part of Kellogg&#8217;s Better Days commitment to support 1 million farmers by the end of 2030, the company is collaborating with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to provide efficient water irrigation resources to Arkansas rice farmers. 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