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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Plans to Transform the U.S. Food System

USDA has announced a new framework aimed at transforming the U.S. food system for the benefit of producers, consumers, and rural communities.

Organic Trade Association Applauds USDA’s “Historic” Investment in Organic Production

. The program will provide comprehensive support for farmers to transition to organic production, which USDA says will bring environmental benefits and enable producers to demand a premium in the marketplace.

The Impact of Farm Policy and The War in Ukraine on America’s Food Supply

By Peter Bachmann, Vice President, Policy & Government Affairs, USA Rice.

UK Platinum Picnic Honors the British Monarch, Celebrates Sustainable U.S. Ingredients

The U.S. Embassy in London recently hosted a VIP picnic in honor of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking seventy years on the throne.

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Doubles Grower Participation in Second Year

The Trust Protocol has welcomed more than 600 brand, retailer, mill and manufacturer members since its launch in 2020. These include J.Crew, Madewell, Levi Strauss & Co. and, Gap Inc. as well as global apparel manufacturer Gildan.

President Biden Announces Actions to Boost U.S. Food Production and Feed the World

President Biden outlined the actions his administration is taking to address “Putin’s price hikes”, lower operational costs for U.S. farmers, and make food more affordable for Americans and the world.

NIFA Invests Nearly $4M in Two New Centers of Excellence at 1890 Land-grant Institutions

. The grants will support research projects at 1890 land-grant institutions (historically black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890), namely Delaware State University and Tennessee State University.

Cornell’s Martin Wiedmann Wins 2022 Borlaug CAST Communication Award

Wiedmann has dedicated his career to research in food safety and science and is recognized for his ability to effectively communicate his findings to the food industry and policy makers and stimulate discussion around food safety issues.

Meet the Soil Health Advocate Who Hosted President Biden on His Farm

A certified Sustainability Specialist, Jeff uses a variety of conservation practices to boost his already-fertile land, the result of a glacial outwash event.

U.S. Better Positioned than Competitors to Meet Rising Global Demand for Dairy

With global milk production constrained, there is an opportunity for U.S. dairy farmers and suppliers to fill the gap.

President Biden Commits to Conserving America’s Forests

President Biden has signed an Executive Order to protect America’s forests from climate-driven threats, including drought and wildfire. The Order aims to strengthen America’s forests, reduce wildfire risk and combat global deforestation.

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Lead on Sustainability

The world-leading sustainability efforts of U.S. farmers and ranchers are highlighted in the latest Sustainability Impact Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance.