USSA News: Bright spots for sustainable agriculture, U.S. Soy's competitive edge, and more
Read moreAfter 13 years of exemplary service, David Green is retiring from his role at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA). Many of us know David as a driving force behind USSA, helping grow its membership from just eight to 28 organizations and shaping its direction with vision, knowledge and creativity.
Read moreField to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture® has received a two-year grant of $700,000 from the Walton Family Foundation.
Read moreAmid shifting political and global dynamics, how do U.S. soybeans perform on the world stage? A new article in Illinois Field & Bean, by the Illinois Soybean Association, explores the advantages that American soybeans offer over their closest rivals.
Read moreA partnership that includes the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), a member of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, has published its first annual report, offering farmers valuable insights into cover crop varieties.
Read moreIn the United States, corn farmers are boosting the economy and fostering strong communities. That’s according to a new study from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), a member of the U.S. Grains Council.
Read moreUSSA News: latest agricultural trade export data, new dairy LCA, Maine's forest stewards.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreU.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.
Read moreIn 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.
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreA 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.
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