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A new EU approach to sustainable development

The European Commission is to take a new strategic approach to achieving sustainable development in Europe and around the world. Today, (November 22, 2016) it published its Communications on the […]

Future Food Crop Yields Could Grow More with Genetic Breakthrough

The world’s staple food crops could see yields increase by 15 percent following breakthrough research in photosynthesis. The research, published in the journal Science, used genetic modification to increase the […]

Technology, Sustainability and Food Security

by Dr. Jayson Lusk, Oklahoma State University In 1970, Jules Billard penned a feature article for National Geographic entitled “The Revolution in American Agriculture” with the subheading, “more food for our […]

Environmental Impact of a Global Ban on GMOs

A global ban on genetically modified crops (GMOs) would raise food prices and have the environmental impact of adding the equivalent of nearly a billion tons of carbon dioxide to […]

American Farmers Protect Agricultural Lands Through Conservation Program

American producers will protect more than 9.7 million hectares (24 million acres) of wetlands, grasslands and wildlife habitat in 2016 through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), says the U.S. Department […]

The State of Food and Agriculture 2016

Agriculture has a major role to play in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and action is needed to put smallholders and food systems on sustainable paths, according to a report by […]

Farm Groups Challenge Dannon on Sustainability

A number of U.S. farm organizations have called on dairy and yoghurt processor, Dannon, to recognize that its sustainability goals cannot be achieved without employing modern agricultural technologies and practices, […]

Conservation Practices Sustain America’s Water Supply

Between 2009 and 2015, American ranchers, farmers and forest landowners planned and implemented conservation practices on more than 130 million hectares (320 million acres) of working lands. These practices have […]

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 […]

EU Planning Pesticide Threshold Levels for Organic Food

The European Commission is planning to create rules to cover limits or “thresholds” for pesticide residues in organic food. It is expected that this could be included in a new regulation on […]

European Parliament Votes to Ratify Paris Agreement

The European Council has adopted the decision for EU ratification of the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gases. Member states will now either ratify the Agreement together with the EU if […]

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 […]