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Forget the Propaganda: Come Visit Our Farms

A New York Times video series that vilifies farmers as “planet-destroyers” is pure propaganda, writes fifth-generation New Jersey farmer John Rigolizzo, Jr.

U.S. Farmer Spotlight: Meet Some of America’s Many Exceptional Women Farmers and Producers

Women play a vital role in American agriculture. More than half (51%) of all farming operations in the United States have at least one female operator, according to the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey.

Cotton Farmer Barry Evans on his Pioneering Approach to Dryland Farming

Farming in the Texas Panhandle, the heart of America’s historic Dust Bowl, Barry has experienced the dangers of blowing topsoil first hand. We spoke to him about how he manages soil and water conservation in the resource-limited High Plains.

Animal Welfare and Profitability Go Hand on America’s Farms

Animal welfare is at the center of many debates surrounding food production systems, global food safety and security. As such, governments and consumers are heavily engaged in the issue.

U.S. Farmer Spotlight: Rice Farmer Scott Matthews on Why Irrigation is Like a Giant Math Equation

USSA spoke to him about water conservation and some of the innovative irrigation practices he implements on his farm.

Will Big Ag be the Next Target for Activist Divestment Campaigners?

In this exclusive article, SIGWATCH Head of Research Charlotte Moore explains more about this emerging trend, what it means for the agriculture sector and how it can mitigate the risk.

Latest USSA Podcast Takes Deep Dive into Water Conservation

The latest episode of This is U.S. Sustainability, USSA’s new podcast series, takes a deep dive into the issue of water conservation.

Rice is More than a Tasty Grain, Says The Rice Foundation’s Steve Linscombe

He outlines how the use of rice’s by-products is growing, from providing alternative animal feed sources to sustainably powering our electricity.

It’s (Virtual) Open House at This Fifth-Generation Sustainable Soybean Grower’s Farm

Doug Winter is a fifth-generation soybean grower from Mill Shoals, Illinois and the vice chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council.

Fifth Generation Wheat Farmer Peter Hvidsten on Why Less Input Means Better Output

He spoke to us about the precise cost, productivity and sustainability benefits of using the right amount of fertilizer where it’s needed and reducing tillage passes on his fields.

Insight & Opinion: The Answer Lies in the Soil

Increasing urbanization, erosion, nutrient imbalance, intensive farming and climate change are placing huge demands on the availability and health of the world’s earth. In many croplands across the world, the layer of fertile topsoil is thinning, making it more difficult to grow crops for food.

New USSA Podcast Debunks Common Myths About U.S. Ag and Food Production

A new podcast series from The U.S. Sustainability Alliance aims to debunk some of the most common myths and misperceptions about U.S. agriculture and food production, by talking to the […]