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.
Read moreUSDA Aims to Double Cover Crop Usage to Tackle Climate Change
Soil health practices, especially cover crops, are the focus of new climate-smart initiatives from The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
Read moreU.S. Farmer Spotlight: Rice Farmer Scott Matthews on Why Irrigation is Like a Giant Math Equation
USSA spoke to him about water conservation and some of the innovative irrigation practices he implements on his farm.
Read moreWill Big Ag be the Next Target for Activist Divestment Campaigners?
In this exclusive article, SIGWATCH Head of Research Charlotte Moore explains more about this emerging trend, what it means for the agriculture sector and how it can mitigate the risk.
Read moreTechnology and Innovation Go Under the Microscope in Latest USSA Podcast
Technology and innovation go under the microscope in the latest episode of USSA’s new podcast series - a top 60 sustainability podcast as voted by Feedspot.
Read moreFifth Generation Wheat Farmer Peter Hvidsten on Why Less Input Means Better Output
He spoke to us about the precise cost, productivity and sustainability benefits of using the right amount of fertilizer where it’s needed and reducing tillage passes on his fields.
Read moreInsight & Opinion: The Answer Lies in the Soil
Increasing urbanization, erosion, nutrient imbalance, intensive farming and climate change are placing huge demands on the availability and health of the world’s earth. In many croplands across the world, the layer of fertile topsoil is thinning, making it more difficult to grow crops for food.
Read moreNew USSA Podcast Debunks Common Myths About U.S. Ag and Food Production
A new podcast series from The U.S. Sustainability Alliance aims to debunk some of the most common myths and misperceptions about U.S. agriculture and food production, by talking to the […]
Read moreFarmers Want to Join the Fight Against Climate Change, But They Need Help
The record drought in parts of the United States is becoming an all-too-familiar story for farmers such as Vanessa Kummer, a soybean, corn and sugar beet farmer from Colfax, North Dakota.
Read moreFrom Corn to Peanuts: A Sustainable Investment for Arkansas Farmer Greg Baltz
Greg Baltz operates Running Lake Farms in Randolph County, Arkansas. He explains why corn and peanuts are the perfect crop rotation policy that allows him to farm sustainably whilst minimizing his use of fertilizer.
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