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An Inside Look: USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

The USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 really is a 'site' to be seen. From its 800 square meter vertical farm to its interactive boardwalk exhibition with state-of-the-art digital media, the USA Pavilion takes you on a journey through America's food culture.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture speaks at USSA seminar at Expo Milano 2015

Milan: July 3, 2015 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack joined members of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) at the EXPO 2015 in a panel discussion on the benefits […]

The Sustainability Journey: U.S. Poultry and Eggs

The U.S. poultry industry began to commercialize in the 1940s and has evolved into an efficient and sustainable industry.

US rice industry awarded for habitat conservation efforts

The USA Rice Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), and more than 40 collaborating partners are pleased that the "Rice Stewardship Partnership - Sustaining the Future of Rice" project was selected for support by USDA's Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

New Partnership Will Harmonize Metrics to Assess Sustainability of Dairy Feed

The collaboration will benefit crop producers, dairy farmers and the entire agricultural supply chain by creating a more consistent approach for measuring and advancing continuous improvement in the sustainability of dairy feed production.

U.S. Congress Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Conservation Programs

The House of Representatives' Agriculture Committee held a Subcommittee public hearing on June 11 to review the implementation of conservation programs included in the Agricultural Act of 2014.

Additional 800,000 Acres Dedicated to Conservation Reserve Program for Wildlife Habitat and Wetlands

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will accept new offers to participate in CRP under a general signup to be held Dec. 1, 2015, through Feb. 26, 2016. Eligible existing program participants with contracts expiring Sept. 30, 2015, will be granted an option for one-year extensions.

U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards

The U.S. dairy industry held its fourth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards to recognize and honor outstanding dairy farms, businesses and partnerships for socially responsible, economically viable and environmentally sound practices.

U.S. Sustainability Alliance Presents at Expo Milano 2015

U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) Senior Technical Advisor, David Green, provided an overview of the Alliance and the ongoing efforts on conservation and sustainability of U.S. agriculture, forestry and fisheries to nearly 60 visitors at the USA Pavilion at the Expo Milano 2015.

Another Year of Consistent and Positive GM Crops Impact

According to a recent report released by PG Economics, crop biotechnology continues to provide substantial economic and environmental benefits, and allows farmers, especially those in developing countries to grow more, using fewer resources.

Soy’s New Competitive Edge

Sustainably produced soybeans are more important than ever. Companies, such as General Mills, Land O’Lakes and The Coca-Cola Company are moving toward making this a requirement for all of their ingredients.

Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture & Forestry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a comprehensive and detailed approach to support farmers, ranchers, and forest land owners in their response to climate change.