News Archives

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.

AI Platform Will Turn Agricultural Waste into Valuable Bioproducts

Researchers at North Carolina (NC) State University are set to give agricultural leftovers a second life, creating new business opportunities.

New Pilot Streamlines Access to Regenerative Agriculture Funding

A $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program has been introduced to help American farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, water quality and long-term productivity, while strengthening America’s food and fiber supply.

From Soil Health to Market Growth: USDA’s New Research Priorities

Soil health and expanding markets for U.S. agricultural products are among five new research priorities released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USSA Newsletter: December 2025

USSA News: Welcome to our final issue of 2025! As the year draws to a close, we reflect on our recent press trip to Maine and Massachusetts.

At the Edge of the Cranberry Bog with Oiva Hannula & Sons

Cranberries are a thriving industry in Massachusetts, where they have been cultivated for centuries. On USSA’s recent press trip to the state, UK journalist Sian Yates visited Oiva Hannula & Sons to take a closer look at how these crimson berries are grown and harvested.

At Allagash Brewing Company, Innovation and Sustainability Are on Tap

What does sustainability mean in a country where food production is large-scale, distances are vast and politics can change overnight? VMT met with food producers in Maine and Massachusetts to find out.

Lessons in Humility: Sustainable Fishing in New England

In the waters of New England, tradition meets strict regulation. Lobster fishing and oyster farming are not only symbols of local culture but are also examples of some of the best-managed fishing ecosystems in the world.

USSA Newsletter: November 2025

USSA News: U.S. climate trends, USSA's EU mission and a Maine buckwheat success story

The Company Where Everything Tastes Better with Buckwheat

When Karen Getz, a former dairy farmer and award-winning cheesemaker in Vermont, struggled to find gluten-free crackers worthy of pairing with her cheese, she decided to make her own.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Growers Exceed Environmental Goals

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, the leading program for responsibly grown U.S. cotton, has published its latest annual report highlighting increased membership and significant sustainability progress against a 2015 baseline.

Hourly Weather Data Sheds New Light on U.S. Climate Trends

Historical hourly weather data has given researchers a clearer picture of climate trends in the U.S.