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USSA Newsletter: July 2026

Hello and welcome to the latest USSA newsletter - our final edition before the summer break.

Montna Farms: Cultivating Rice While Nurturing Vital Bird and Salmon Habitat

Montna Farms, a multi-generational rice farm in Sutter County, California, stands as a leader in sustainability, wildlife conservation and innovation.

Record Corn Crop Delivers $142 Billion to U.S. Economy

In 2025, U.S. corn growers achieved record production, according to a new study by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

EU’s New Rules Mark a Pivotal Moment for U.S. Agriculture

The European Parliament’s decision to adopt new rules for the regulation of gene-edited crops marks a turning point that U.S. policymakers, farmers and innovators cannot afford to ignore.

California Prune Board Welcomes EU 0% Tariff Agreement

In 2025, U.S. corn growers achieved record production, according to a new study by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA).

USDA and NASDA Honor Family Farms Operating for 250 Years

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, a new initiative honors family farms and their invaluable contributions to the nation’s history across generations.

USSA Newsletter: June 2026

Welcome to our latest newsletter, which this month focuses on innovation, export trade and regulatory developments.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Uses Forensic Analysis to Verify U.S. Cotton Origin

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is introducing a new Physical Assurance Program to verify the origin of U.S. cotton.

U.S. Organic Exports Grow to $3.4 billion in 2025

Total organic exports were estimated at $3.4 billion in 2025, a modest increase from $3.3 billion in 2024, with organic food products accounting for 90% of sales.

U.S. Agricultural Exports to the EU Surpass $14 Billion in 2025

The European Union (EU) ranked as the third-largest market for U.S. agricultural products in 2025.

USSA Newsletter: May 2026

This month, we examine one of the most urgent yet least understood threats to global agriculture and food security, as highlighted in a new UN report.

Schuler Red Angus Recognized for Cattle and Conservation Excellence

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