News Archives

Schuler Red Angus Recognized for Cattle and Conservation Excellence

Schuler Red Angus in Bridgeport is the 2026 Nebraska Leopold Conservation Award winner.

Animal and Human Waste Could Slash U.S. Synthetic Fertilizer Use

Nutrients recovered from livestock and human waste could dramatically reduce synthetic fertilizer use in the U.S., according to a new Cornell University study.

RESEARCH: Cover Crops Play Crucial Role in Soil Health

Soybean farmers looking for the best way to improve soil health now have a clear way forward, thanks to a study funded by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and co-led by the University of Kentucky.

USSA Newsletter: April 2026

This month focuses on technology and innovation. We highlight a new initiative aimed at accelerating U.S. farmers’ adoption of emerging technologies - real-world testing and performance data are key.

Extreme Heat Pushes Global Food Systems to the Brink, UN Agencies Warn

Extreme heat is one of the most urgent and least understood hazards facing global agriculture, threatening food security and the livelihoods of billions.

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.

New Office of Seafood Aims to Boost Industry Competitiveness

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created the first-ever Office of Seafood, which it says will make it easier for American seafood cultivators, producers and processors to access federal support.

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.

USSA NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2026

Our lead story is an interview with Nick Gardner, USSA’s Management Council Chair, published in German FMCG title Lebensmittel Zeitung.