On Earth Day 2021, The Leather and Hide Council of America, responsible for almost half the worldwide trade in hides, set out an ambitious goal to reduce waste by using…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is rolling out a number of initiatives to help American farmers, ranchers, producers and foresters mitigate the effects of climate change. It will provide essential…
California Pollinator Coalition aims to protect California’s 1,600+ native bees and hundreds of other pollinator species. The California Pollinator Coalition, a group of some 20 organizations convened by the California…
A new partnership will bring together The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, agricultural company Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved cow feed. This represents…
Two-thirds of clothing brands and retailers in the UK and U.S. have seen a rise in demand for sustainable products in the past 12 months, while a similar proportion have…
A new NASA Harvest and CropX partnership will provide farmers and industry experts with unprecedented insights to farm more sustainably by conserving resources and improving crop yields. Together, NASA’s network…
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a new standard for sustainably grown cotton, has welcomed more than 300 members since enrollment opened six months ago. Brands, retailers, mills and manufacturers that…
Encouraging regenerative agriculture and climate smart farming, and making new technology more accessible to farmers are key priorities for the Biden-Harris administration, says new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack….
The Italian Government will play host to the Pre-Meet gathering for the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit, which aims to “unleash ambitious new actions, innovative solutions, and plans to transform…
For more than 100 years, the United States has protected and enhanced its farms, forests and waters. Federal and state commitments to conservation and environmental sustainability date back to the…
U.S. food and farm export organizations are part of a new consumer initiative from USDA to celebrate the quality, variety and nutritional benefits of American products available in Europe. Promoted…
Washington has given the green light a mini trade deal between the United States and EU, which will eliminate customs duties on U.S. lobster imports. Tariffs will be removed for…
European consumers rank taste, safety, and cost ahead of environmental issues when it comes to sustainability of their food. This is the main finding of a European Commission Special Eurobarometer…
Row crop farmers are willing to adopt conservation practices and believe that doing so improves their profitability in the long run. However, “they don’t feel that they can, or should,…
