Insights and Opinion Archives - Page 7 of 14

Rendering and Leather Reduce Environmental Impact

The rendering and leather industries come into their own in ways that reduce environmental impact, benefit the economy and are, most probably, the ultimate in sustainability.

USSA Farmer Spotlight: Dairy Farmer Tina Hinchley on Milking Robots and Cow Comfort

Tina Hinchley is a dairy farmer in Cambridge, Wisconsin – America’s dairy land. She and husband Duane grow around 2,300 acres of crops, not only to be used as cattle […]

Insight & Opinion: Feeding the Nation in the Time of Covid-19

A look at how U.S. farmers and the food supply chain are responding to the pandemic and the lessons they have learned for the future By Janine Maxwell, The U.S. […]

Guest Insight: Why We Fear the Food We Eat

Formerly a senior advisor on global food policy and agricultural trade at the U.S. Department of State for 13 years, Jack Bobo is CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company […]

USSA Producer Spotlight: Sonny Beal, Lobsterman

Sonny Beal, a third-generation lobsterman, explains how the ethic of conservation was ingrained in him from an early age by his father and outlines what lobster sustainability means to him […]

Hope Through Agriculture: Now More Than Ever

Julie Borlaug is urging the industry to share personal stories of how it is building a safe, sustainable and resilient global agricultural system, providing hope in these uncertain times – […]

USSA Farmer Spotlight: Tim Keegan on No-Till Farming Practices and Precision Ag

Iowa maize, soybean and cow/calf farmer Tim Keegan is a strong advocate of no-till farming practices and precision farming tools, which he uses to increase efficiencies while protecting the land. […]

Debunking Sustainability Myths and Misconceptions

The past decade has brought a wave of conscientiousness as consumers, especially Millennials and Gen-Z’s, seem more interested than ever before to know more about their food’s journey before it […]

Introducing the Leather and Hide Council of America

Earlier this year, the U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) joined forces with the Leather Industries of America (LIA) to become the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA). […]

Rick Clark, Field to Market’s Farmer of the Year, Shares His Approach to Regenerative Farming

Indiana corn and soybean farmer Rick Clark is Field to Market’s Farmer of the Year 2019, recognized for “outstanding conservation efforts on his farm and leadership in advancing sustainable agriculture”. […]

Salmon Fisherman Susie Brito on Life in Alaska’s Bristol Bay

Fisherman Susie Brito is Alaska born and bred. She talks to us about life in Bristol Bay – home to the largest wild, sustainable, and well-managed commercial sockeye salmon fishery […]

A Taste of America with a British Twist

Guests at the recent U.S. Embassy Common Ground dinner in London were treated to a delectable feast of British and American produce. The dinner was cooked up by culinary duo […]