Farming Reports Archives

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2024-25 Annual Report

November 2025. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s five-year milestone annual report demonstrates measurable progress toward a more sustainable, transparent and resilient cotton supply chain.

Straight from the Field: Sustainability Insights from U.S. Beef, Dairy & Crop Producers

November 2025: A flagship FAO report highlighting the growing toll of disasters on agriculture. It emphasizes the importance of prevention and the role of digital tools in building resilience across food systems.

Statistical Yearbook: World Food and Agriculture 2025

November 2025. A comprehensive data publication presenting key trends in agriculture, food security and environmental impact.

Precision Irrigation Management

November 2025. An expert paper providing an in-depth analysis of current technologies, economic considerations and policy implications for scaling precision irrigation.

Attracting New Farmers for the Future of Agriculture

October 2025. A global policy brief exploring how countries can address labour shortages in farming by rethinking how agriculture is perceived, supported and structured.

The Total Factor Productivity Growth Frontier: Plateaus and Progress in Agricultural Productivity Growth

October 2025. A flagship report tracking trends in global agricultural productivity and introducing a new model to identify strategies for sustained growth.

2025 International Rice Industry Sustainability Report

September 2025. A cross-country report comparing the sustainability practices of top rice-exporting nations and their impacts, highlighting the environmental and economic performance of U.S. rice production.

Scaling Regenerative Agriculture: Lessons from Global Food and Beverage Leaders

September 2025. Globally-applicable insights on the conditions needed to support regenerative agriculture at scale, as shared by a group of food and beverage companies convened by Sustainable Food Lab.

Sustainability Commitments in Agriculture: A Compendium of Field to Market Member Commitments

September 2025. A consolidated report showcasing Field to Market members’ sustainability commitments aimed at increasing transparency and driving collective action.

Forging a Stronger Future for the Animal Food Industry: AFIA’s 2024–25 Promises Report

September 2025. AFIA’s annual report outlining its commitments, progress and priorities for strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of the U.S. animal food sector.

Management alternatives for climate-smart agriculture at two long-term agricultural research sites in the U.S.: A model ensemble case study

September 2025. A new study explores how climate-smart practices affect emissions and soil carbon using a model-based approach across two U.S. sites.

U.S. Farmers Need Broader Support to Adopt Sustainable Practices

September 2025. An analysis of the reasons why U.S. farmers face persistent barriers to adopting sustainable practices and what types of support could accelerate change.