Farming News Archives - Page 17 of 58

U.S. Dairy Industry Honors Sustainability Commitments Despite Pandemic Disruption

That’s according to the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy’s biennial sustainability report which charts progress against the U.S. Dairy Stewardship Commitment, the industry’s voluntary pledge to demonstrate positive impacts in environmental sustainability, animal care, community contributions and food safety.

USDA Invests Over $3 Billion in More Resilient, Climate-Smart Agriculture

The funding will be focused on four key areas: drought resilience and response, animal health, relief for market disruptions, and school nutrition programs.

USDA Takes Significant Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems

At the UN Food Systems Summit this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted $5 billion in planned investments and several steps it has taken to advance the goals of ending hunger and malnutrition and building more sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.

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 […]

U.S. Livestock Genetics Export, Inc. Joins U.S. Sustainability Alliance

Representing the U.S. dairy, beef, swine, horse, and small ruminant breeding industries, and with members including the embryo, semen and livestock export sectors, USLGE’s stated mission is to better serve world markets with superior livestock genetics.

Agriculture Secretary Addresses G-20 on Innovation, Cooperation and Open Trade

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reaffirmed USDA’s commitment to tackling climate change through innovation in all its form.

U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol Hits Exports of 100 Million Metric Tons

The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP), which verifies U.S. soybean farmers’ commitment to sustainability, has reached a new milestone.

Cattle Rendering is an Unsung Sustainability Success Story

Without the rendering industry, U.S. landfills would be at capacity in just four years. That’s according to Kent Swisher, the president and CEO of the North American Renderers Association.

Farmers Want to Join the Fight Against Climate Change, But They Need Help

The record drought in parts of the United States is becoming an all-too-familiar story for farmers such as Vanessa Kummer, a soybean, corn and sugar beet farmer from Colfax, North Dakota.

From Corn to Peanuts: A Sustainable Investment for Arkansas Farmer Greg Baltz

Greg Baltz operates Running Lake Farms in Randolph County, Arkansas. He explains why corn and peanuts are the perfect crop rotation policy that allows him to farm sustainably whilst minimizing his use of fertilizer.

CAST Commentary Considers Role of Ag Science and Tech in Climate Mitigation

CAST released its latest paper looking at the role of agricultural science and technology in climate mitigation and adaptation – key aims of the Climate 21 Project introduced by the Biden Administration.

US-EU Trade Means Resolving Difficult Ag Issues, Says USDA Secretary Vilsack

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack addressed the EU Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development remotely on the most pressing issues in food and agriculture.