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Sustainability: the impact of the Transatlantic trade agreement

The US and the countries of the EU have a long history of exchange of agricultural ideas, but a much less strong direct trade relationship. However, a free trade agreement between the EU and the US is now rising on the political agenda, and this has implications for agrifood policy and trading.

An Inside Look: USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

The USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 really is a 'site' to be seen. From its 800 square meter vertical farm to its interactive boardwalk exhibition with state-of-the-art digital media, the USA Pavilion takes you on a journey through America's food culture.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture speaks at USSA seminar at Expo Milano 2015

Milan: July 3, 2015 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack joined members of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) at the EXPO 2015 in a panel discussion on the benefits […]

The Sustainability Journey: U.S. Poultry and Eggs

The U.S. poultry industry began to commercialize in the 1940s and has evolved into an efficient and sustainable industry.

US rice industry awarded for habitat conservation efforts

The USA Rice Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), and more than 40 collaborating partners are pleased that the "Rice Stewardship Partnership - Sustaining the Future of Rice" project was selected for support by USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

New Partnership Will Harmonize Metrics to Assess Sustainability of Dairy Feed

The collaboration will benefit crop producers, dairy farmers and the entire agricultural supply chain by creating a more consistent approach for measuring and advancing continuous improvement in the sustainability of dairy feed production.

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.