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EU Agricultural Outlook Conference – Brussels, December 1- 2, 2015

The European Commission will hold a two-day agricultural outlook conference to provide an opportunity for a broad exchange of views on the state of agriculture and the global issues which lie ahead.

U.S. Announces Funding for Grasslands, Wetlands and Working Lands

USDA announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore grasslands, wetlands and farmland across the nation.

U.S. Soybean Farmers: Sustainability Starts on the Farm

USSEC has released a new interactive, web-based infographic illustrating key conservation practices developed and adopted by U.S. soybean farmers across the nation.

Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has released a report, Raising the Bar – Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting, which calls on companies to do more to address the environmental […]

EU Reports Say New Measures Do Not Enhance Environmental Efforts

It found that a high value of nature existed on only a few areas of arable land in Europe.

CSIS Releases New Video on the Future of Food

Food shortages, riots and mass migration will contribute to global instability. But the incredible advances in food-production technology can offer solutions.

The Future of Food

Availability, access, and stability of resources are key drivers of food security. Yet to improve and innovate requires an ongoing dialogue on global trends, science, technology and improving farming practices that are sometimes perceived to be old, unethical or taboo.

That’s a Wrap: U.S. Sustainability at EXPO Milano 2015

When the lights were finally dimmed on EXPO Milano 2015, some six million visitors had passed through the USA Pavilion making it one of the most visited Pavilions of the 140 countries at EXPO.

U.S. Provides Funding for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements

. The awards include $299 million for 88 projects in the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program and $15 million for 53 grants in the Emergency Community Water Assistance Grant (ECWAG) program.

Report Examines EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020

A report from the European Commission published this month says EU countries must step up efforts to implement sustainable agricultural practices to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Wastewater as Renewable Water Resource

The report demonstrates the opportunities for recovery and re-use of the resources found in domestic waste flows in agriculture, energy production and other applications.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance and USDA Under Secretary Scuse at Expo 2015

Rai Expo published the video interview to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Michael Scuse and the U.S. Sustainability Alliance's David Green at the USA Pavilion during the U.S. Sustainability Alliance event at