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10 Facts about U.S. Sustainability in Agriculture

The United States has been practicing sustainability long before it became the issue it is today.

Alexa Tonkovich Named ASMI Executive Director

Ms. Tonkovich was formerly International Director for ASMI, during which time she oversaw ASMI’s overseas marketing programs in nearly 21 countries with an $8 million dollar budget.

U.S. Announces Funding for Grasslands, Wetlands and Working Lands

USDA announced the availability of $350 million to help landowners protect and restore grasslands, wetlands and farmland across the nation.

Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has released a report, Raising the Bar – Advancing Environmental Disclosure in Sustainability Reporting, which calls on companies to do more to address the environmental […]

That’s a Wrap: U.S. Sustainability at EXPO Milano 2015

When the lights were finally dimmed on EXPO Milano 2015, some six million visitors had passed through the USA Pavilion making it one of the most visited Pavilions of the 140 countries at EXPO.

Report Examines EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020

A report from the European Commission published this month says EU countries must step up efforts to implement sustainable agricultural practices to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

UK Foodservice Companies Want Sustainable Products

A U.K. survey indicates that 100% of foodservice businesses would choose to work with a procurement partner that helps them identify sustainable products compared with those who don’t – proving that sustainable buying is now firmly set as a key priority.

U.S. Official Says Time to Put Aside Differences to Feed the World’s Hungry

Phil Karsting, Administrator of the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, challenged the world’s leading agricultural producers to embrace innovation and make decisions based on science to feed the world’s hungry.

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 […]

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. Fisheries Continue to Rebuild

The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished or subject to overfishing has dropped to an all-time low since 1997.