Insights and Opinion Archives - Page 9 of 13

‘Udder’ Bliss: Life as a Dairy Cow is Quite Cushy

Last week, the Wall Street Journal published an article about the increase in dairy cow care in the United States over the past two decades. Though there has not been a formal study demonstrating a direct causal relationship, many farmers believe a happy cow produces more milk.

U.S. Wheat Farmers Make Sustainable Farming Choices

Wheat farmers across the United States are implementing sustainable farming practices in accordance with what makes sense for their land and their crops. From coast to coast, the best part […]

COTTON USA Farmer Focus

As the fourth generation on the family farm in Arkansas, Nathan explains in this video that to him farming is not simply a job, but is a deep and spiritual connection with the land, his heritage and looking to future generations.

For Millennials, farmers are the “new heroes” in sustainable food production

In a study of the attitude of Millennials to how their food is produced, Eve Turow Paul, describes farmers “as the new heroes” for Millennials who want to know more […]

Soil Conservation: A Dry Bean Farmer’s Sustainable Practice

For 130 years the Anderson family has farmed in the Bonanza Valley near Belgrade, a small town in central Minnesota with a population of fewer than 800 people. Jim Anderson […]

USDA, Not Just an Institution, but a Source of Innovation

In his essay, “Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future,” outgoing United States Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), Thomas J. Vilsack highlights the hundreds of ways food and agriculture science […]

California Almond Grower Don Cameron, a Leader in Groundwater Sustainability

Don Cameron, general manager at Terranova Ranch, isn’t afraid to take new measures that will allow him to make better use of the farmland and resources. California continues to face […]

More than Soy Butter: Farmers Need to Tell Their Sustainability Stories

By Nancy Kavazanjian, United Soybean Board director, Wisconsin farmer, October 3, 2016 Ever heard of soy butter? I found it on a restaurant menu recently and being curious, I asked […]

One Farmer’s Journey to Better Soil Health

Steve Siverling plants corn, soybeans and a few small grains on 350 acres in northern Wisconsin. Some might call him a corn farmer or a soybean grower, but Steve considers […]

Happy 100th Birthday to a National Consciousness of Stewardship

The U.S. National Park Service turns 100 years old on August 25, 2016. The centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America's national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs.

Conservation Survey to Reach 25,000 U.S. Farmers Nationwide

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is contacting 25,000 farmers and ranchers to take part in a national survey that will more accurately measure the environmental benefits associated with conservation practices on agricultural land.

A Commitment to Dairy Sustainability: Sensenig Dairy

Andrea and Cliff Sensenig run Sensenig Dairy, a 100-cow farm in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. As part of their commitment to sustainability, they installed an anaerobic digester to covert manure into power, reducing greenhouse gas emissions equal to removing 206 cars from the road.