Farming News Archives - Page 20 of 58

USDA Puts American Farming and Forestry at the Heart of Climate Change Action

It will provide support through its voluntary Conservation Reserve Program and invest more than $376 million.

Six Keys to Success for Private Sector Climate and Sustainability Efforts in U.S. Agriculture

By Rod Snyder, president of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture.

New California Pollinator Coalition Pledges to Increase Pollinator Habitat

California Pollinator Coalition aims to protect California’s 1,600+ native bees and hundreds of other pollinator species.

Insight & Opinion: Sustainable Food- A Common Goal but How to Get There?

Which is better for farmers and food security: a U.S.-style approach focused on technology and innovation or the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy with its aspirational goals, which include reducing chemical use and converting more farmland to organic farming?

U.S. Dairy Net Zero Initiative Set to Reduce Emissions through Improved Cow Feed

A partnership will bring together The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, agricultural company Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy to reduce GHG through improved cow feed.

Pandemic Drives Demand for Sustainable Products, Finds U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol

Two-thirds of clothing brands and retailers in the UK and U.S. have seen a rise in demand for sustainable products in the past 12 months.

NASA Harvest and CropX Partner to Advance Sustainable Ag

A new NASA Harvest and CropX partnership will provide farmers and industry experts with unprecedented insights to farm more sustainably by conserving resources and improving crop yields.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Signs Up 300 Members in Six Months

Brands, retailers, mills and manufacturers that have signed up for the system include Gap Inc. and its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands, as well as UK retailers Next Plc. and Byford.

Countering Climate Change Is Top Priority for U.S. Agriculture, Says Secretary Vilsack

Encouraging regenerative agriculture and climate smart farming, and making new technology more accessible to farmers are key priorities for the Biden-Harris administration.

19-21 July: Mark Your Calendar for the UN Food Systems Summit Pre-Meet in Rome

The Summit aims to “unleash ambitious new actions, innovative solutions, and plans to transform our food systems” and deliver progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Iowa Farmer Jack Boyer’s Focus on Soil Health Saves Crops

Fourth-generation maize and soy farmer Jack Boyer is Field to Market’s Farmer of the Year 2020, honored for his commitment to continuous improvement in soil health.

A Century of American Sustainability in Practice

Supported by more than a century of environmental sustainability regulation, the U.S. shows that it shares the world’s values through innovation, improvement, and a legacy of commitment to global sustainability.