Amid shifting political and global dynamics, how do U.S. soybeans perform on the world stage? A new article in Illinois Field & Bean, by the Illinois Soybean Association, explores the advantages that American soybeans offer over their closest rivals.
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29 August 2023: An independent assessment of the U.S. soybean industry’s value to the economy.
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That’s according to research from North Carolina State University, which found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitats produce beans that are 6.5% heavier than those in distant fields.
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U.S. Dry Bean Council data highlights growth opportunities for dry beans now and in the future. Consumers taking part in online research, which gathered views from Europe, China and Mexico, […]
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On November 22, a shipment of U.S.-certified sustainable soybeans was unloaded in Guangdong Province in China.
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Interest in cover crops remains high among American producers and is expected to continue, according to the 2026 National Cover Crop Report.
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The European Union (EU) ranked as the third-largest market for U.S. agricultural products in 2025.
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There’s more to our food than meets the eye, writes Kent Swisher of the North American Renderers Association (NARA) in a guest blog for SustMeme.
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Environmental protection and sustainability have lost significant importance under the current U.S. administration. However, Nick Gardner, Chair of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA), believes this will have little impact on the alliance’s long-term goals.
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Family farms are the backbone of American agriculture, comprising 97% of U.S. farms and ranches and operating 91% of farmland. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) shows that, although most of these family farms are small, larger family farms generate the greatest share of production value.
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Amid shifting political and global dynamics, how do U.S. soybeans perform on the world stage? A new article in Illinois Field & Bean, by the Illinois Soybean Association, explores the advantages that American soybeans offer over their closest rivals.
Read more
29 August 2023: An independent assessment of the U.S. soybean industry’s value to the economy.
Read more
That’s according to research from North Carolina State University, which found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitats produce beans that are 6.5% heavier than those in distant fields.
Read more
U.S. Dry Bean Council data highlights growth opportunities for dry beans now and in the future. Consumers taking part in online research, which gathered views from Europe, China and Mexico, […]
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On November 22, a shipment of U.S.-certified sustainable soybeans was unloaded in Guangdong Province in China.
Read more
Interest in cover crops remains high among American producers and is expected to continue, according to the 2026 National Cover Crop Report.
Read more
The European Union (EU) ranked as the third-largest market for U.S. agricultural products in 2025.
Read more
There’s more to our food than meets the eye, writes Kent Swisher of the North American Renderers Association (NARA) in a guest blog for SustMeme.
Read more
Environmental protection and sustainability have lost significant importance under the current U.S. administration. However, Nick Gardner, Chair of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA), believes this will have little impact on the alliance’s long-term goals.
Read more
Family farms are the backbone of American agriculture, comprising 97% of U.S. farms and ranches and operating 91% of farmland. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) shows that, although most of these family farms are small, larger family farms generate the greatest share of production value.
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What does the new EU Deforestation Regulation mean for U.S. hardwood exporters?
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Stephanie Wetter, Director of Animal Welfare at the National Pork Board, shares her perspective on why there is no substitute for visiting a farm and seeing firsthand the reality of pork production.
Read moreThere’s more to our food than meets the eye, writes Kent Swisher of the North American Renderers Association (NARA) in a guest blog for SustMeme.
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At Jorgensen Land & Cattle in Ideal, South Dakota, innovation and tradition go hand in hand.
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September 2026. A new long-term outlook examines how population, income, technology, and climate could reshape food demand, agricultural production, trade, resource use, and food security over the next 25 years.
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September 2026. Virginia Tech’s annual GAP Report finds global agricultural productivity growth has fallen to its lowest rate in 50 years, increasing pressure on farmers, food systems and natural resources.
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September 2026. An annual review of the U.S. animal food industry highlights its economic contribution and progress in areas including food safety, sustainability, supply chain resilience and international trade.
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September 2026. A global modelling study examines how healthier diets, improved productivity and reduced food waste could reshape agricultural production, land use and emissions by 2050.
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The annual U.S. Sustainability Alliance press trip gives international journalists a unique opportunity to engage directly with farmers and ranchers and gain firsthand insights into sustainability practices. This year, we travelled to California, the leading agricultural-exporting state and home to some 400 commodities and crops.
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Sierra Orchards, a family farm located along the Putah Creek in Winters, California, has a long history of producing organic walnuts. However, as we learned when we met Craig McNamara and his daughter Emily on our recent USSA press trip, the farm is currently in transition. Facing market uncertainty and competition, the orchard is expanding into almonds, which it will grow conventionally at first, along with other crops.
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From 8–12 October 2026, U.S. Sustainability Alliance members were in Rome for From Seeds to Foods, where they showcased how sustainable, innovative American agriculture feeds a growing world. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the global event takes visitors from farm to table and shows how agrifood systems work in practice.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $180 million in a new Seed Sovereignty Initiative to help accelerate the development of future crop innovations. According to USDA, the United States has not taken full advantage of its valuable plant genetic resources.
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Whilst the USSA members work to exceed regulatory requirement, U.S. laws and regulations provide a robust framework, developed over many years, to ensure and promote the sustainability of its crop, livestock, seafood and forestry sectors. The policies look to immediate impacts on the environment and beyond to cover topics from employment to biodiversity to endangered species. The following pages provide context and an introduction to key federal legislation.
Focused on conservation and environmental stewardship, the USDA, working with The Natural Resources Conservation Service on technical assessment and the Farm Service Agency for enforcements, uses grant management to deliver best practice. A particular focus is on erodible lands and wetlands, with ‘sodbuster’ and ‘swampbuster’ rules, requires presentation of conservation strategies prior to conversion of lands to agricultural use. One result, that soil loss has been halved since 1982.
The U.S. recognizes that sustainability has many facets and action is required in explicit areas. This has resulted in the enactment of a wide range of laws from the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act to the Endangered Species Act, to research and regulatory action on Insecticides and Fungicides and Rodenticide Act; and, with the Lacey Act a focus on illegal trafficking of plants, fish and animals.
In the latest episode of This is U.S. Sustainability, we hear from two multi-generational farmers – an eleventh-generation grains farmer from Maryland and the owner of a centennial cattle farm in Louisiana – about how they have moved with the times while staying true to their roots. We cover rotational grazing, no-till cultivation, water conservation, biotech seeds, and more. And we discuss why going back to the natural cycle is sometimes the best approach.
Tune in to the latest episode of This is U.S. Sustainability to hear how Paul Catanzaro and Professor Tony D’Amato work together to reach family forest owners and ensure they have the information and resources to make the right decisions about their land. And learn about the vital role Tim Stout, a Vermont landowner, plays in amplifying their message.
Tune in for the lowdown on the innovative, often surprising ways the almond industry and the wider food sector are reducing waste. Jet fuel, beer, water filters and peat moss to grow mushrooms – these are just some of the many applications in use and under development.
Discover how softwoods were used in the architecture of PDX Main Terminal, Portland, Oregon, in this new series from the Softwood Export Council.
Watch nowThis new series from the Softwood Export Council spotlights the global reach and versatility of American softwoods in architecture, offering a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable forestry practices.
Watch nowThis new series from the American Feed Industry Association explores the $267 billion U.S. animal food industry, offering insights into its scale and impact.
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