
U.S. Wheat Organizations Step Up Agriculture Sustainability Initiatives
By Elizabeth Westendorf A rapidly emerging food marketing trend is the concept of “sustainable production.” Sustainability is not clearly defined and therefore means something different to each participant in the […]
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Wheat Industry Steps Up Engagement in U.S. Sustainable Agriculture
The stakes are high in this game for industry impact and environmental protection, and this creates challenges for producers. U.S. farmers are committed to continuous improvement, and that is why U.S. wheat industry organizations are actively engaged in relevant sustainability initiatives.
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U.S. Agricultural Exports Reach Third-highest Value on Record
In 2024, the value of U.S. agricultural exports reached $176 billion, the third-highest total on record. The European Union (EU) emerged as the fourth-largest market for these exports, with tree nuts ranking as the top export commodity in the region.
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The Virginia Family Farm Conserving Centuries of Stewardship
The Ellis family - Benjamin, Shannon and their son Tripp - farm in the environmentally sensitive and highly regulated Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
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USSA Newsletter: April 2025
This month, we share the findings from the U.S. wheat industry’s first Life Cycle Analysis (LCA). We also report on U.S. agriculture’s multitrillion-dollar contribution to the American economy and its vital role in export trade.
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Feeding the World, Protecting the Land in Colton, Washington
Art Schultheis, a fifth-generation wheat farmer from Colton, Washington, firmly believes in taking care of the land. With an ever-growing population and shrinking land base, Art says that growing crops sustainably is more important than ever.
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Congratulations to Field to Market’s Farmer of the Year!
Tennessee cotton grower Bob Walker was named Farmer of the Year at Field to Market’s 2024 Sustainable Leadership Awards for his outstanding conservation efforts and leadership in advancing sustainable agriculture
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EU Officials Inspired by Climate Smart Agriculture Mission to the U.S.
In mid-October, the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) hosted three European Union (EU) officials for a Climate Smart Agriculture mission to the United States. The mission aimed to enhance understanding of U.S. conservation programs and highlight U.S. leadership in agricultural sustainability.
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Climate-Induced Yield Changes and TFP: How Much R&D is Necessary to Maintain the Food Supply?
July 2024. A look into the future of agricultural supply and demand in the context of climate change and a growing population, focusing on corn, rice, soybeans, and wheat.
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Ground-breaking Precision Ag Research Center Takes Shape
Photo by Craig Chandler, UNL University Communication and Marketing Construction of a new $160-million facility at Nebraska Innovation Campus got underway on May 6 with a groundbreaking ceremony. The state-of-the-art […]
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