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Field to Market Awarded $700,000 to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture® has received a two-year grant of $700,000 from the Walton Family Foundation.

How Do U.S. Soybeans Compete on the World Stage?

Amid shifting political and global dynamics, how do U.S. soybeans perform on the world stage? A new article in Illinois Field & Bean, by the Illinois Soybean Association, explores the advantages that American soybeans offer over their closest rivals.

ASTA Partners on First National Cover Crop Report, Bolsters Conservation

A partnership that includes the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), a member of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance, has published its first annual report, offering farmers valuable insights into cover crop varieties.

Study: Corn Farming is a Key Driver of the U.S. Economy

In the United States, corn farmers are boosting the economy and fostering strong communities. That’s according to a new study from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), a member of the U.S. Grains Council.

USSA Newsletter: June 2025

USSA News: latest agricultural trade export data, new dairy LCA, Maine's forest stewards.

U.S Cotton Trust Protocol Celebrates Six Years of Growth

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has achieved its sixth consecutive year of growth. The voluntary sustainability program for U.S. cotton now represents 18% more acres and 14% more growers than in 2024.

Secretary Rollins Promotes U.S. Agriculture in Italy

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins led a trade delegation to Rome, Italy, in early June as part of a program to expand market access for U.S. agricultural products in Europe.

U.S. Agricultural Exports Reach Third-highest Value on Record

In 2024, the value of U.S. agricultural exports reached $176 billion, the third-highest total on record. The European Union (EU) emerged as the fourth-largest market for these exports, with tree nuts ranking as the top export commodity in the region.

USSA Newsletter: May 2025

This month, our lead story is the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s recent visit to the UK, following a historic trade deal. We also celebrate the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service by exploring the agency’s history and evolution.

New LCA Advances Understanding of U.S. Dairy Emissions

A new Life Cycle Assessment provides the clearest picture yet of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. dairy industry, from feed production to the moment milk leaves the farm.

U.S. Visit to the UK Aims to Boost Trade

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently visited the UK following the announcement of a trade deal aimed at lowering tariffs and removing trade barriers.

New Insights into Sustainable U.S. Agriculture, From Forests to Feed

As part of a commitment to share information about U.S. agriculture, USSA members have released a series of videos to bring their sector’s sustainability stories to life.