News Archives - Page 19 of 68

USDA Aims to Double Cover Crop Usage to Tackle Climate Change

Soil health practices, especially cover crops, are the focus of new climate-smart initiatives from The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

U.S. Farmer Spotlight: Rice Farmer Scott Matthews on Why Irrigation is Like a Giant Math Equation

USSA spoke to him about water conservation and some of the innovative irrigation practices he implements on his farm.

Sustainable Agriculture Can Save Land and Water Resources from Breaking Point

By 2050, food production is projected to increase by about 70 percent globally and nearly 100 percent in developing countries.

Will Big Ag be the Next Target for Activist Divestment Campaigners?

In this exclusive article, SIGWATCH Head of Research Charlotte Moore explains more about this emerging trend, what it means for the agriculture sector and how it can mitigate the risk.

Transition to Sustainable Agriculture Requires Further Collective Action

The latest National Indicators Report from Field to Market summarizes progress towards sustainable agriculture in the US across 8 environmental indicators and 11 commodity crops.

CAST Study Clarifies Benefits of GMOs for Consumers, Producers and the Environment

GMOs are not only safe for consumers, they also use less land, energy, and chemicals than non-GMO crops.

Rice Industry Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Conservation Practices

USA Rice honored two industry leaders for their exemplary efforts to preserve habitat, use natural resources efficiently and address the three pillars of sustainability.

USMEF Sustainability Video

This video highlights the emphasis on sustainability by the U.S. beef industry. Watch this story of beef farmers’ and ranchers’ multi-generational commitment to the environment with buyers and consumers around the world.

Latest USSA Podcast Takes Deep Dive into Water Conservation

The latest episode of This is U.S. Sustainability, USSA’s new podcast series, takes a deep dive into the issue of water conservation.

Rice is More than a Tasty Grain, Says The Rice Foundation’s Steve Linscombe

He outlines how the use of rice’s by-products is growing, from providing alternative animal feed sources to sustainably powering our electricity.

It’s (Virtual) Open House at This Fifth-Generation Sustainable Soybean Grower’s Farm

Doug Winter is a fifth-generation soybean grower from Mill Shoals, Illinois and the vice chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council.

USDA Reiterates Commitment to Climate Action at UN Climate Summit

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack underscored the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s support for President Biden’s whole-of-government approach to combating climate change and supporting rural livelihoods.