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

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

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…

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July 6, 2015

The Sustainability Journey: U.S. Poultry and Eggs

By David GreenBlog, News PostsNo Comments

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

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July 1, 2015

US rice industry awarded for habitat conservation efforts

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

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).

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June 23, 2015
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New Partnership Will Harmonize Metrics to Assess Sustainability of Dairy Feed

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

Field to Market®: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture and The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy® announced a new partnership that seeks to harmonize on-farm sustainability metrics and drive greater collaboration…

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June 18, 2015
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Wood Pellet Demand Boosts Forest Growth and Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

Study Finds Increasing Wood Pellet Demand Boosts Forest Growth, Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Creates Jobs An industry that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase forest growth, and create jobs sounds…

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June 16, 2015
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U.S. Congress Holds Subcommittee Hearing on Conservation Programs

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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. The Conservation and…

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June 15, 2015

U.S. Wood Pellet Industry Can Help EU Meet Sustainability Guidelines

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

A recent study found that the United States could assist the European Union (EU) to meet its 2020 policy goals for increased renewable energy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions

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June 9, 2015
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Additional 800,000 Acres Dedicated to Conservation Reserve Program for Wildlife Habitat and Wetlands

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that an additional 800,000 acres of highly environmentally sensitive land may be enrolled in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) under certain wetland and wildlife initiatives that…

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June 1, 2015
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Clean Water Rule

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

In an historic step for the protection of clean water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army finalized the Clean Water Rule to protect from pollution and…

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June 1, 2015

U.S. Fisheries Continue to Rebuild

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

The number of domestic fish stocks listed as overfished or subject to overfishing has dropped to an all-time low since 1997, when NOAA began tracking stock status, according to the 2014 Status of U.S. Fisheries report to Congress.

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May 27, 2015
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U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

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…

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May 19, 2015
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U.S. Sustainability Alliance Presents at Expo Milano 2015

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

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.

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May 12, 2015

US Hardwood Industry Provides Sustainable Solid White Oak Deck for USA Pavilion at Milan Expo

By David GreenBlog, News PostsNo Comments

Count to 25 slowly and that’s the number of seconds it takes for the forest to replace the American white oak logs used for the solid decking on the upper floor of USA Pavilion at Expo Milano…

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May 12, 2015
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Another Year of Consistent and Positive GM Crops Impact

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

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…

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May 8, 2015

Soy’s New Competitive Edge

By David GreenNews PostsNo Comments

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.

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April 27, 2015
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