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U.S. Cotton Trust Added to Textile Exchange’s Preferred List for Sustainable Fibers

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has been added to Textile Exchange’s list of preferred fibers and materials. The Trust Protocol will now be one of 36 fibers and materials that […]

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. […]

The Covid-19 Crisis Is Changing UK Eating Habits and Lifestyles for the Better

In the UK, new research shows the extent to which the Covid-19 crisis is changing consumers’ lifestyle and their relationship with food. The YouGov survey, which polled 4,343 adults, was […]

Demand for Organic Surges Due to Covid-19

Demand for organic and sustainable foods has grown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finds sustainability development research firm Ecovia Intelligence. Its research shows that online retailers such as Whole Food […]

U.S. Dairy Has Taken ‘A Gut Punch’ But Will Bounce Back, Says USDEC’s Vilsack

U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) President and CEO Tom Vilsack has spoken of the negative impact the coronavirus is having on the U.S. dairy industry. However, he is confident that […]

Coronavirus Crisis Leads to Mountains of Food Waste

The shutdown of the foodservice industry due to coronavirus is creating mountains of food waste from the supplies once destined for restaurants, schools and other outlets. Food waste is already […]

Whole Orchard Recycling is a Climate Smart Strategy for California Almonds

Research from the University of California, Davis suggests that whole orchard recycling for California almonds, when old orchard trees are ground, chipped and turned back into the soil before new […]

USDA Seeks Input into the Agriculture Innovation Agenda

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is calling for public and private sector input on the most important agriculture innovation opportunities to be addressed in the near and long […]

From USDA’s “Conservation at Work” video series

No Till is maintaining crop residue throughout the year and planting directly into it. This video explores how Blaine Hitchens in Laurel, DE, is using this practice on his cropland to improve his soil health and reduce his input costs.

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 […]

USDA plans 50% reduction in agriculture’s environmental footprint by 2050

USDA will stimulate innovation so that American agriculture can achieve the shared goal of increasing U.S. agricultural production by 40 percent while cutting the environmental footprint of U.S. agriculture in […]

Wetland Restoration – USDA’s “Conservation at Work” series

Wetland Restoration is returning a former or degraded wetland to its previous wetland condition. This video explores how Nathan Hudson in Laurel, DE, is using this practice to return farmland to its original condition as a wetland, providing wildlife habitat and improving water quality.