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U.S Cotton Trust Protocol Celebrates Six Years of Growth

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has achieved its sixth consecutive year of growth. The voluntary sustainability program for U.S. cotton now represents 18% more acres and 14% more growers than in 2024.

Secretary Rollins Promotes U.S. Agriculture in Italy

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins led a trade delegation to Rome, Italy, in early June as part of a program to expand market access for U.S. agricultural products in Europe.

U.S. Agricultural Exports Reach Third-highest Value on Record

In 2024, the value of U.S. agricultural exports reached $176 billion, the third-highest total on record. The European Union (EU) emerged as the fourth-largest market for these exports, with tree nuts ranking as the top export commodity in the region.

USSA Newsletter: May 2025

This month, our lead story is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s recent visit to the UK, following a historic trade deal. We also celebrate the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service by exploring the agency’s history and evolution.

New LCA Advances Understanding of U.S. Dairy Emissions

A new Life Cycle Assessment provides the clearest picture yet of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. dairy industry, from feed production to the moment milk leaves the farm.

U.S. Visit to the UK Aims to Boost Trade

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently visited the UK following the announcement of a trade deal aimed at lowering tariffs and removing trade barriers.

New Insights into Sustainable U.S. Agriculture, From Forests to Feed

As part of a commitment to share information about U.S. agriculture, USSA members have released a series of videos to bring their sector’s sustainability stories to life.

USSA Newsletter: April 2025

This month, we share the findings from the U.S. wheat industry’s first Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). We also report on U.S. agriculture’s multitrillion-dollar contribution to the American economy and its vital role in export trade.

USDA NRCS Marks 90 Years of Helping People Help the Land

On 27 April 2025, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service turned 90. The agency was established in 1935 as the Soil Conservation Service in response to the widespread devastation caused by the Dust Bowl.

Every Dollar of Grain Exports Generates $2.98 in U.S. Business Sales

Grain exports play an important role in the American economy, providing economic benefits that extend beyond direct sales

URBN Joins the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to Advance Responsible Sourcing Goals

URBN, the parent company of fashion brands such as Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a voluntary sustainability program and traceability platform.

U.S. Agriculture Contributes $9.5 Trillion to the Economy

U.S. food and agriculture are the backbone of the American economy. They account for more than $9.5 trillion in domestic economic activity, directly support more than 24 million jobs and play a vital role in international trade, with exports estimated at $183 billion.