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USSA Newsletter: April 2025

This month, we share the findings from the U.S. wheat industry’s first Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). We also report on U.S. agriculture’s multitrillion-dollar contribution to the American economy and its vital role in export trade.

USDA NRCS Marks 90 Years of Helping People Help the Land

On 27 April 2025, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service turned 90. The agency was established in 1935 as the Soil Conservation Service in response to the widespread devastation caused by the Dust Bowl.

Every Dollar of Grain Exports Generates $2.98 in U.S. Business Sales

Grain exports play an important role in the American economy, providing economic benefits that extend beyond direct sales

URBN Joins the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to Advance Responsible Sourcing Goals

URBN, the parent company of fashion brands such as Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a voluntary sustainability program and traceability platform.

U.S. Agriculture Contributes $9.5 Trillion to the Economy

U.S. food and agriculture are the backbone of the American economy. They account for more than $9.5 trillion in domestic economic activity, directly support more than 24 million jobs and play a vital role in international trade, with exports estimated at $183 billion.

Industry-First LCA Confirms Sustainability of U.S. Wheat Production

A new Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) confirms continuous improvement in the sustainability of U.S. wheat production.

More than a Third of U.S. Animal Diets Include “Circular” Ingredients

In 2023, U.S. livestock, poultry and farmed aquaculture consumed nearly 284 million tons of feed. Beef cattle consumed the largest share, and aquaculture led the way in using “circular” ingredients - byproducts from other industries.

Parker Ranch, Hawaii: Caring for the Land, Cattle and Customers

The old Hawaiian proverb “The land is chief, and man is its servant” guides Parker Ranch and its cow-calf operation. The ranch raises cattle in a way that respects natural resources while ensuring cattle health, beef quality and food safety.

Feeding the World, Protecting the Land in Colton, Washington

Art Schultheis, a fifth-generation wheat farmer from Colton, Washington, firmly believes in taking care of the land. With an ever-growing population and shrinking land base, Art says that growing crops sustainably is more important than ever.

U.S. Soy Industry Updates National Sustainability Goals

The U.S. Soy industry has updated its national sustainability continuous improvement goals to meet the growing demand for sustainably produced soy. Using 2020 as the benchmark, the new goals build on a history of sustainability improvements.

USSA Finds Common Ground on Climate-Smart Agriculture in the EU

In December (2024), a delegation from the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) visited the UK, Belgium and The Netherlands to discuss climate-smart agriculture with government and industry stakeholders.

Ninety-six Percent of America’s Farms are Family Farms

Family farms are the backbone of U.S. agriculture, accounting for 96% of operations and 83% of production in 2023.