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Wood Pellet Demand Boosts Forest Growth and Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Researchers found that increasing demand for wood pellets resulted in more forest area, more forest investment, large greenhouse gas reductions, and little change in forest carbon inventories.

U.S. Congress Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Conservation Programs

The House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee held a Subcommittee public hearing on June 11 to review the implementation of conservation programs included in the Agricultural Act of 2014.

U.S. Wood Pellet Industry Can Help EU Meet Sustainability Guidelines

A recent study found that the United States could assist the European Union (EU) to meet its 2020 policy goals for increased renewable energy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions

Additional 800,000 Acres Dedicated to Conservation Reserve Program for Wildlife Habitat and Wetlands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept new offers to participate in CRP under a general signup to be held Dec. 1, 2015, through Feb. 26, 2016. Eligible existing program participants with contracts expiring Sept. 30, 2015, will be granted an option for one-year extensions.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Clean Water Rule

In an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule to protect from pollution and […]

U.S. Fisheries Continue to Rebuild

The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished or subject to overfishing has dropped to an all-time low since 1997.

U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards

The U.S. dairy industry held its fourth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards to recognize and honor outstanding dairy farms, businesses and partnerships for socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance Presents at Expo Milano 2015

U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) Senior Technical Advisor, David Green, provided an overview of the Alliance and the ongoing efforts on conservation and sustainability of U.S. agriculture, forestry and fisheries to nearly 60 visitors at the USA Pavilion at the Expo Milano 2015.

US Hardwood Industry Provides Sustainable Solid White Oak Deck for USA Pavilion at Milan Expo

Count to 25 slowly and that’s the number of seconds it takes for the forest to replace the American white oak logs used for the solid decking on the upper floor of USA Pavilion at Expo Milano...

Another Year of Consistent and Positive GM Crops Impact

According to a recent report released by PG Economics, crop biotechnology continues to provide substantial economic and environmental benefits, and allows farmers, especially those in developing countries to grow more, using fewer resources.

Soy’s New Competitive Edge

Sustainably produced soybeans are more important than ever. Companies, such as General Mills, Land O’Lakes and The Coca-Cola Company are moving toward making this a requirement for all of their ingredients.

Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture & Forestry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a comprehensive and detailed approach to support farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in their response to climate change.