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U.S.’ Largest Food Company and NGO Partner on Sustainable Food Strategy

Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Tyson Foods launched a partnership aiming to support Tyson’s sustainability strategy and help meet increasing consumer demand for “more sustainably grown” food. The partnership’s first […]

Research and new technology key to sustainable animal agriculture

Ongoing improvement is key to animal agriculture sustainability, states a new report by the Animal Agriculture Alliance. The 33-page report, Sustainability Impact Report focuses on animal agriculture in the United […]

Water efficiency and better yields with smart irrigation technology

Increased profitability is the main driver for grower investment in smart irrigation. A survey by big-data farm analytics company, Alpha Brown, shows that the main factors behind the profitability target […]

Almond Board of California Fueling Innovation with $6.8 Million Research Investment

The Almond Board of California (ABC) is to invest $6.8 million in 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow. In addition […]

5 MORE Facts about Sustainability in Agriculture

The United States has been practicing sustainability long before it became the issue it is today. Our farmers, fishermen, foresters and partners across a range of industries are committed to […]

Farmers and NGO join forces for the good of planet, productivity and profit

A U.S. environmental NGO and the country’s corn farmers are to work together to help reduce environmental footprints while increasing productivity and profitability. This week, the not-for-profit Environmental Defense Fund […]

Dr. Marty Matlock Recognized for Borlaug CAST Communications Award

University of Arkansas sustainability expert, Dr. Marty Matlock received the prestigious Borlaug CAST Communications Award at a ceremony on October 17 hosted by the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology […]

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Render: Tackling Food Loss

By David Green, U.S. Sustainability Alliance, November 3, 2018 In the November issue of European Supermarket Magazine (ESM), USSA’s David Green tackled the issue of food waste. At a time […]

Here’s How America Uses Its Land

American farmers are feeding more people from less land thanks to new technologies and more efficient farming. An innovative infographic from Bloomberg based on a report by the United States […]

Soil: The Key to Environmental Sustainability

Achieving environmental sustainability requires many moving pieces. One of the most critical pieces— that often appears deceivingly simple— is maintaining soil health. Yes, the “dirt” beneath our very feet is […]

EU Farmers Face Tough Time in Meeting Production Challenges

European farmers are finding it harder to provide food supplies in a sustainable way at affordable prices, according to a new report on challenges facing farmers and the plant science […]

U.S. Rural Water Use Receive Nearly $400 Million Upgrade Investment

Rural communities in the U.S. are to receive $392 million investment to improve water and wastewater conservation management. The investment will cover 42 states and will be used to finance […]