Farming News Archives - Page 20 of 57

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.

DelicioUS Showcases the Quality, Variety and Nutritional Benefits of U.S. Produce

The campaign tells the story behind U.S. products, sharing recipes and articles on topics ranging from the health benefits of almonds to how U.S. beef is produced and what makes it special.

USSA Farmer Spotlight: Organic Farmer Jeff Huckaby on Carrots, His Career and a Bright Future

Jeff has developed programs with most major retailers, and is a much sought-after speaker and educator on growing organically sustainably.

Farming Sustainably with GMOs: Views from a Fourth-generation Soybean Farmer

Fourth-generation soybean and corn farmer Monte Peterson explains why he uses GMOs in order to farm more sustainably and safely.

Farmers Need More Support to Scale Up Conservation Efforts

The entire value chain must work together to strengthen the business case for sustainability through science-based, data driven and locally relevant solutions.

Ninety-Eight Percent of All U.S. Farms are Family Owned and Operated

Family farms are the beating heart of U.S. agriculture, confirms a new report from USDA’s Economic Research Service.

Insight & Opinion: Dis-/Mis-Information: Difficult to Detect, but Impossible to Ignore

None of us are immune to misinformation, no matter who we are and where our level of expertise lies.

Smithfield Foods Wins Trio of Awards for Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing

Smithfield’s Crete facility was applauded for its efforts in reducing solid waste by nearly 4.5 million kg.

Poll Finds Unwavering Trust in U.S. Farmers and Admiration for their Sustainability Practices

More than half of U.S. consumers rate farmers’ sustainability practices as excellent or good, while 88% trust farmers.