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That’s a Wrap: U.S. Sustainability at EXPO Milano 2015

When the lights were finally dimmed on EXPO Milano 2015, some six million visitors had passed through the USA Pavilion making it one of the most visited Pavilions of the 140 countries at EXPO.

Report Examines EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020

A report from the European Commission published this month says EU countries must step up efforts to implement sustainable agricultural practices to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Wastewater as Renewable Water Resource

The report demonstrates the opportunities for recovery and re-use of the resources found in domestic waste flows in agriculture, energy production and other applications.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance and USDA Under Secretary Scuse at Expo 2015

Rai Expo published the video interview to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Michael Scuse and the U.S. Sustainability Alliance's David Green at the USA Pavilion during the U.S. Sustainability Alliance event at

Impact of USDA Investments to Protect and Sustain America’s Water Supply

Over the past six years, USDA has worked with private landowners to implement voluntary conservation practices that conserve and clean the water we drink.

Agricultural Innovation: Key to Food Security

A panel representing farmers, equipment and technology providers highlighted innovative trends in agricultural practices that will help address the challenge of producing enough food, fiber and fuel to feed more than nine billion people by 2050.

Harvest Season: The Promise of Rural America

As the summer growing season comes to a close and harvest season nears, farmers across the country begin gathering their crops to sort, package and sell, and preparing their fields for colder months to come.

Harvest Video Nominated for Emmy

Filmed on pastoral heartland farms in Teutopolis, Illinois, the harvest video captures a day in the life of three generations of the Hartke family as they produce sustainable agricultural products for consumers all over the world while ensuring the family trade for generations to come.

Call for Rejection of “Climate-Smart Agriculture” in Favor of Agroecology

In an open letter, the signatories claimed that "Climate-Smart Agriculture” is a politically-motivated term, which lacks any defining criteria and should not be confused with agroecology.

World Leaders Place Sustainable Agriculture at Center of Development Goals

The United Nations General Assembly formally adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with a pledge by 193 world leaders to double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food […]

A Legacy of Innovation on the Farm

In their own words, U.S. wheat farmers describe the work they do with every crop to ensure U.S. wheat remains the highest quality, most valuable wheat in the world.

Farm Groups Urge White House to Make China’s Biotech Approvals a Priority

As part of an ongoing effort to elevate the importance of market access in China, the group pointed out the importance of ensuring swift, positive action on pending biotechnology issues in China.