Farming News Archives - Page 13 of 58

Secretary Vilsack on How American Agriculture Rises to the Challenge of Climate Change

U.S. farmers are at the sharp end of climate change, writes U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, but they are adapting and rising to the challenge.

US Cotton Trust Protocol Recognized as Sustainable Cotton Standard by Germany’s Partnership for Sustainable Textiles

This means it is compatible with the reporting frameworks used by members of the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles who can now use the Trust Protocol as a standard to calculate their share of sustainable cotton.

USDA Invests $1.92M in New Agribusiness Innovation Center at NC A&T State University

The new innovation center will act as a technical assistance hub to support agriculture-based business opportunities nationwide, with a focus on outreach to socially disadvantaged populations and historically underserved communities.

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Announces 2022 Sustainability Award Winners

The winners are commended for their achievements in areas including methane gas reduction, on-farm energy production, and water use efficiencies.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Plans to Transform the U.S. Food System

USDA has announced a new framework aimed at transforming the U.S. food system for the benefit of producers, consumers, and rural communities.

Organic Trade Association Applauds USDA’s “Historic” Investment in Organic Production

. The program will provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production, which USDA says will bring environmental benefits and enable producers to demand a premium in the marketplace.

The Impact of Farm Policy and The War in Ukraine on America’s Food Supply

By Peter Bachmann, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, USA Rice.

UK Platinum Picnic Honors the British Monarch, Celebrates Sustainable U.S. Ingredients

The U.S. Embassy in London recently hosted a VIP picnic in honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking seventy years on the throne.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Doubles Grower Participation in Second Year

The Trust Protocol has welcomed more than 600 brand, retailer, mill and manufacturer members since its launch in 2020. These include J.Crew, Madewell, Levi Strauss & Co. and, Gap Inc. as well as global apparel manufacturer Gildan.

President Biden Announces Actions to Boost U.S. Food Production and Feed the World

President Biden outlined the actions his administration is taking to address “Putin’s price hikes”, lower operational costs for U.S. farmers, and make food more affordable for Americans and the world.

NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions

. The grants will support research projects at 1890 land-grant institutions (historically black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890), namely Delaware State University and Tennessee State University.

Cornell’s Martin Wiedmann Wins 2022 Borlaug CAST Communication Award

Wiedmann has dedicated his career to research in food safety and science and is recognized for his ability to effectively communicate his findings to the food industry and policy makers and stimulate discussion around food safety issues.