Farming News Archives - Page 22 of 58

U.S. Organic Sales Increase to Nearly $10 Billion

Sales rose by 31% to $9.93 billion from 2016 to 2019, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service 2019 Organic Survey report.

Communicating Science in a Crisis: It’s Not Just What You Say but Who Says It That Matters

Getting to know your audience is the foundation of effective science communication, says Dr. Alexa Lamm.

Insight & Opinion: Europe Has Forgotten the Farm in Farm to Fork

The EU’s Farm to Fork strategy will stifle the very innovation needed to feed a growing world population sustainably, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.

USSA Cooperators Among Field to Market Members Making Public Climate Commitments

Field to Market aims to drive greater climate performance, facilitate pre-competitive collaboration, foster additional research where needed and promote transparency and accountability.

Video Diary: A Day in the Life of an American Chicken

Chicken farmers trained in animal welfare do everything they can to make sure their birds are healthy and comfortable, as highlighted in this series of videos by Chicken Check In, from the National Chicken Council.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Invests Over $7M in Predictive Technology Research

Big data and artificial intelligence will increasingly play a vital role in the future of agricultural technologies.

Insight & Opinion: Innovation is Helping U.S. Farmers Rise to the Challenges of Covid-19

The role of technology and innovation in helping farmers overcome the challenges of Covid-19 and meet future demand.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Launches Nationwide Grower Recruitment Drive

American cotton growers can now join the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new standard for verifying the sustainability progress of U.S. cotton.

Cotton Farmer Lloyd Arthur on Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency

Lloyd Arthur is a fifth-generation cotton farmer living in Ralls, Texas and whohas created an award-winning farming operation.

Cargill to Advance Regenerative Agriculture Practices Across Four Million Hectacres by 2030

The initiative will focus on row crop rotations to build on the company’s 2030 climate commitment.

USFRA and WBCSD Highlight Agriculture’s Role in Meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals

USFRA has published a new SDG roadmap report which has been endorsed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Technology is Key to Feeding a Growing World, says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

Innovation and technology have enabled the US to increase its production of food and fiber by 400% in the past 90 years while using 10% less land.