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Smithsonian Reports on “Brawny American Lobster”

The American lobster is making its way into European waters and using its abnormally large crushing claws to muscle its cousins from across the pond out of the way.

New Gene-detecting Technology Brings New Resilient Super Wheat Closer

Scientists in the United Kingdom have pioneered a new gene-detecting technology which could bring higher yields and ‘vastly’ reduce the need for agro-chemical applications.

Sustainable and Responsible Lobster Fishing: The Highest Priority

A long history of responsible fishing and science-based, conservation management practices backed by state and federal laws have produced a sustainable and profitable resource.

Future of EU Farming Lies in Innovation

Precision farming, and recent technologies, including the satellite ones, will lead to more sustainable production, more efficient use of water and other resources and higher farmers’ income.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance Featured at SIAL Canada 2016

The USSA was the featured booth at SIAL Canada when U.S. Ambassador Bruce Hayman cut the ribbon to officially open the USA Pavilion on Wednesday April 13 in Montreal.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance joins SIAL Canada with the U.S. as the Country of Honor

The food show will bring together 850 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors from more than 60 other countries, with distinction to the USA Pavilion and its new and innovative products.

Opportunities Abound for U.S. Food Exporters

U.S. food and beverages will be featured at Canada’s largest food exhibition, SIAL Canada, which opens its doors next week in Montreal to more than 15,000 visitors from 60 countries.

Record Growth of U.S. Organic Food Producers

There are now 21,781 certified organic food operations in the United States - a 300% increase since 2002.

Innovation in Agriculture Could Help Solve Global Food Crisis

The long-term challenges of sustainable agriculture in the EU should be met jointly to ensure support for technological innovation, a regulatory framework that is risk-based, underpinned by scientific evidence, continuity of basic and applied research and the development of agri-related skills.

Alaskan Salmon Fishing: A Grannum Family Operation

Rob Grannum and his siblings grew up fishing sockeye red salmon at their family’s fish camp near Kenai, Alaska.

Brussels Conference Continues Amid Chaos to Discuss Global Agriculture’s Sustainability Problem

The global agriculture model needs to be reformed to find a better balance between food production and environmental management, an international conference has heard.

OECD-FAO Guidance for Responsible Agricultural Supply Chains

It covers agricultural upstream and downstream sectors from input supply to production, post-harvest handling, processing, transportation, marketing, distribution and retailing.