News Archives - Page 28 of 72

Farming Sustainably with GMOs: Views from a Fourth-generation Soybean Farmer

Fourth-generation soybean and corn farmer Monte Peterson explains why he uses GMOs in order to farm more sustainably and safely.

U.S. Lobster is Back on the Menu in Europe as New Agreement Comes into Force

Washington has accepted a mini trade deal between the US and EU, which will eliminate customs duties on U.S. lobster imports.

EU Consumers Rank Taste, Safety and Cost Higher than Food Sustainability

This is the main finding of a survey of 27,237 consumers across the 27 member states, which was published on 18 December 2020.

Farmers Need More Support to Scale Up Conservation Efforts

The entire value chain must work together to strengthen the business case for sustainability through science-based, data driven and locally relevant solutions.

Real Leather. Sustainable. Beautiful. Enduring.

From the energy of the sun to the power of the waves. Look to nature first, as the sustainable way to nurture and support our lives, and our lifestyles. For […]

Insight & Opinion: Dis-/Mis-Information: Difficult to Detect, but Impossible to Ignore

None of us are immune to misinformation, no matter who we are and where our level of expertise lies.

Smithfield Foods Wins Trio of Awards for Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing

Smithfield’s Crete facility was applauded for its efforts in reducing solid waste by nearly 4.5 million kg.

Poll Finds Unwavering Trust in U.S. Farmers and Admiration for their Sustainability Practices

More than half of U.S. consumers rate farmers’ sustainability practices as excellent or good, while 88% trust farmers.

USDA Updates Conservation Practice Standards

Fifty-eight standards covering a wide range of practices, from irrigation water management to composting facilities, have been updated to increase flexibility and incorporate new technologies.

Field to Market Report Highlights Concerning Trends in Farm Financial Well-Being

A period of low commodity prices has created significant financial pressures for U.S. agriculture, jeopardizing many farming operations and challenging the ability of supply chains to meet ambitious sustainability goals.

USDA Economic Research Service Examines Economic Impacts of EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy

The European Commission’s Farm to Fork strategy and Biodiversity strategies are the focus of a new economic brief from the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). It examines three adoption scenarios […]

USSA Farmer Spotlight: Fifth-generation Farmer Kim Gallagher on Conserving Water and Keeping the Soil Alive

11 years ago, former science teacher Kim Gallagher swapped the classroom for the farm.