Farming News Archives

Sustainability is the Maine Focus for EU Press Trip: Highlights

Eight journalists. Five days. Fourteen operations. That is a snapshot of the recent U.S. Sustainability Alliance press trip to Maine and Massachusetts.

Sustainability is the Maine Focus for EU Press Trip!

New England in the fall was the backdrop for the U.S. Sustainability Alliance’s recent press trip – a collaboration with Food Export-Northeast, one of our founding members.

Global Productivity Growth Stalls, Threatening Food Sustainability

Global agricultural productivity growth – producing more output with the same or fewer inputs - has reached a plateau, finds a new report, hampering the world’s ability to sustainably feed a growing population.

Pioneering Almond Growers Crowned Organic Farmers of the Year

Chris and Marcie Baugher, the owners of Baugher Ranch Organics in Northern California, have been named the 2025 Organic Farmers of the Year.

Preserving Family Legacy and Cultivating the Future in Arkansas

In Jackson County, northeast Arkansas, a legacy of sustainable agriculture has endured for five generations.

U.S. Animal Feed Export Volumes Rise in 2024

In 2024, exports from the U.S. animal feed industry reached $11.6 billion, with volumes increasing by 8% from the previous year to 21.4 million metric tons.

Field to Market Awarded $700,000 to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture® has received a two-year grant of $700,000 from the Walton Family Foundation.

How Do U.S. Soybeans Compete on the World Stage?

Amid 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.

ASTA Partners on First National Cover Crop Report, Bolsters Conservation

A 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.

Study: Corn Farming is a Key Driver of the U.S. Economy

In 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.

U.S Cotton Trust Protocol Celebrates Six Years of Growth

The 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.

Secretary Rollins Promotes U.S. Agriculture in Italy

U.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.