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“We Don’t Plow; We Farm Sustainably,” Say Nebraska’s Farmers

In Nebraska, being a farmer carries weight, writes Filip Horácěk, business editor of Seznam Zprávy, the leading news website in the Czech Republic. Agriculture represents one-fifth of Nebraska’s GDP, and […]

Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies Receive $43M Boost

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $43 million to expand innovative uses of wood, including as a construction material, an energy source, paper products, and more.

Field To Market Achieves Gold Against SAI Platform

Creates Level Playing Field for Global On-Farm Sustainability Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture™ has achieved the highest level of equivalence against SAI Platform’s FSA 3.0 (Farm Sustainability […]

Animal Activism is a Threat, Says Nebraska Director of Agriculture

When New Food editor Josh Minchin interviewed Nebraska’s first female director of agriculture Sherry Vinton, they covered a lot of ground. This included the challenges facing agriculture in the state, such as […]

Improved Animal Genetics Combat Climate Change Effects

The role of improved animal genetic programs in combating the effects of climate change By Christina Ballard, grant writer, SMART Reproduction – a woman-owned biotech company specializing in small ruminant […]

USDA Research Strategy Aims to Transform U.S. Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched its Science and Research Strategy – a three-year vision for transforming U.S. agriculture through science and innovation. The strategy is USDA’s “answer to […]

USSA Podcast: From Cotton to Crawfish in Louisiana

Louisiana is famous for many things – its Creole cuisine, bayous, alligators, and jazz scene are legendary. But, unbeknown to many, it is also an agricultural powerhouse, the premier gateway […]

Meet 2022 Organic Farmer of the Year – April Jones Thatcher

The Organic Trade Association’s Organic Leadership Awards recognize individuals making a tangible difference to the U.S. organic industry. For organic producers, the highest accolade is Farmer of the Year, which […]

Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Gathers Speed

AIM for Climate Powers Ahead on the Road to COP28 The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) – a collaboration between the United States and the United Arab […]

IAC To Create First National Intertribal Food Business Center

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has selected USSA member The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) to establish the first National Intertribal Food Business Center. The Center will provide technical assistance and […]

$3.1bn Climate-Smart Commodities Program Has Lift-Off!

USDA’s $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program is officially underway as the first tranche of partners implement their projects and prepare to share their learnings via a new […]

Alaskan Fisherman Shannon Ford Ward on Five Generations of Commercial Fishing

We spoke to Shannon about her fishing heritage, the culture she is proud to be part of, and the industry practices that will help protect Alaska’s seafood bounty for the future.