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Rethinking Agricultural Waste for a Circular Food Economy

There’s more to our food than meets the eye, writes Kent Swisher of the North American Renderers Association (NARA) in a guest blog for SustMeme.

Raising the Bar in Wheat and Livestock Farming in South Dakota

At Jorgensen Land & Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota, innovation and tradition go hand in hand.

Walmart Joins the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Walmart has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a move that is a major boost for sustainable cotton sourcing in the retail industry and highlights Walmart’s focus on regeneration and transparency in its supply chain.

New Platform for Sustainable Grain Exports Now Live!

A new digital platform will make it easier for exporters and buyers of U.S. corn and sorghum to document and communicate sustainability across international supply chains.

USDA Initiative Aims to Accelerate Farmers’ Technology Adoption

A U.S. government-led initiative aims to empower farmers and ranchers to adopt innovations that improve profitability and competitiveness.

U.S. Agriculture Adds $10.4 Trillion to the Economy, Supports 49 Million Jobs

A study backed by leading food and agriculture organizations, including several USSA members, quantifies the vital role America’s food and agriculture industries play in the U.S. economy.

Four Generations of Water-Smart Dairy Farming in Kansas

American farmers are engineering a quiet revolution in water management. Facing mounting pressure from climate volatility, water scarcity and rising input costs, producers across the United States are adopting innovative technologies and management practices that are delivering results.

Almost Three-Quarters of U.S. Soy Exports Verified as Sustainably Produced

The latest SSAP report also reveals a 20% increase in products displaying the Sustainable U.S. Soy or Fed with Sustainable U.S. Soy labels as more companies seek to demonstrate responsible sourcing.

U.S. Dairy Exports Achieve Three-Year High

In 2025, the volume and value of U.S. dairy exports reached their highest levels in three years, despite challenging market conditions. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) attributes this growth to strong international demand for cheese, surging interest in protein and competitive U.S. commodity pricing

Water Stewardship in U.S. Agriculture: Innovations for a Changing Climate

Read the latest USSA Insight Paper: Water Stewardship in U.S. Agriculture

Ninety-Seven Percent of U.S. Farms are Family Farms

Family farms are the backbone of American agriculture, comprising 97% of U.S. farms and ranches and operating 91% of farmland. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) shows that, although most of these family farms are small, larger family farms generate the greatest share of production value.

Meet the “Never-Till” Farmer Recognized for Conservation and Innovation

Matt Splitter, Field to Market’s 2025 Farmer of the Year, and his wife Janna manage around 5,260 hectares (13,000 acres) in Sterling, Kansas.