Clean Air Act and Related Statutes
The United States safeguards public health and the quality of the natural environment by regulating air pollutants under the Clean Air Act and related laws. Background: Like many other environmental issues, […]
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Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act regulates pollutant discharges into Waters of the United States (WOTUS), and affects some agricultural operations, such as large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and, in some […]
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program assists producers in improving conservation stewardship on land that is being used for production of crops, forest or livestock. Background: Whereas conservation programs established in the […]
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L&HCA Documentary Series Establishes Leather as a Sustainable Material
The new Rewind documentary series from Real Leather Stay Different. aims to provide some balance in the debate about the use of our land, fast fashion and our future.
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Ambassador Bauer Pays Tribute to America’s Family Farmers, Highlights Work of USSA
At SIAL Paris, a leading international food trade show, U.S. Sustainability Alliance and its members shone a light on the sustainability of American food products, with an endorsement from the […]
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Rendez-Vous with USSA Members in Paris This October
This October, food and beverage industry professionals will converge on Paris for the Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL) – the leading food trade show in France and one of the […]
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Grayhouse Farms Recognized for Excellence in Conservation and Cow Care
Grayhouse Farms is the winner of an Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability award, honored by Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy for its exemplary commitment to conservation and continuous improvement.
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U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Lead on Sustainability
The world-leading sustainability efforts of U.S. farmers and ranchers are highlighted in the latest Sustainability Impact Report from the Animal Agriculture Alliance.
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U.S. Farmer Spotlight: Meet Some of America’s Many Exceptional Women Farmers and Producers
Women play a vital role in American agriculture. More than half (51%) of all farming operations in the United States have at least one female operator, according to the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey.
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Animal Welfare and Profitability Go Hand on America’s Farms
Animal welfare is at the center of many debates surrounding food production systems, global food safety and security. As such, governments and consumers are heavily engaged in the issue.
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