
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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U.S. Visit to the UK Aims to Boost Trade
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently visited the UK following the announcement of a trade deal aimed at lowering tariffs and removing trade barriers.
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Ninety-six Percent of America’s Farms are Family Farms
Family farms are the backbone of U.S. agriculture, accounting for 96% of operations and 83% of production in 2023.
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Secretary Vilsack Highlights Historic Investments and Climate Progress at COP29
At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the advances made under the Biden-Harris Administration to position U.S. agriculture and forestry as climate leaders, develop climate solutions, and build climate-smart markets that help rural communities thrive.
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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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Better Seed, Better World: Plant Breeding Innovation Can Feed the World and Save the Planet
Farmers are under increasing pressure due to climate change, global conflicts, and trade disruptions. However, advances in plant breeding offer hope, writes Andy LaVigne, the President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).
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California Conserves More Than a Quarter of its Land in Historic Milestone
California is a leader not only in agricultural production and exports but also in conservation, as evidenced by a report released by Governor Gavin Newsom. The 2024 Pathways to 30x30 Annual Progress Report shows that California is on track to meet its ambitious goal of conserving 30% of state lands and coastal waters by 2030.
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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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Alaska Backs Wild, Sustainable Salmon Fishing
The American state, which has banned fish farming in its cold waters, claims responsible and sustainable salmon fishing.
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Sharing Stories to Counter Misinformation about Biotechnology
Jennie Schmidt, a third-generation farmer and registered dietitian, strongly believes in the power of storytelling. In her experience, personal narratives can help consumers better understand how our food is grown, especially when fewer people have first-hand knowledge of the agriculture industry than ever before.
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