ecosystems Articles

2023 Annual Report: Defining California’s Rice Footprint

January 2024. An overview of the California rice industry’s work in 2023 in areas ranging from water quality and wildlife conservation to trade and policy.

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U.S. Soy Farmers Champion Biodiversity

In the United States, soy cultivation and biodiversity efforts go hand in hand, writes Abby Rinne, Sustainability Director at the U.S. Soybean Export Council. Discover more about U.S Soy farmers’ […]

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Louisiana Rice Farm Makes Conservation History

The conservation easement means that Live Oak Farm in Vermilion Parish will remain privately owned and in agricultural production in perpetuity, with funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS).

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American Lobster Harvesting & Sustainability

Hear directly from noted seafood chef and author Barton Seaver about the sustainability of the American lobster industry.

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Conserving Water is Essential to Feeding the World

One word seems to capture a pressing global concern – water. Here USSA’s David Green considers the U.S. policies, laws and on-farm practices protecting this precious resource.

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When It Comes to Conservation, A Voluntary, Public-Private Partnership Approach Gets Results

When federal government and agricultural producers collaborate on conservation, great things happen. And the Hardwick Planting Co in Newellton, Louisiana is a prime example, says Chad Kacir from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in conversation with New Food editor Josh Minchin.

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President Biden Commits to Conserving America’s Forests

President Biden has signed an Executive Order to protect America’s forests from climate-driven threats, including drought and wildfire. The Order aims to strengthen America’s forests, reduce wildfire risk and combat global deforestation.

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USDA Strengthens Support for Critical Pollinator Research

The Subcommittee will make pollinator health-related recommendations and provide input on annual USDA strategic pollinator priorities and goals as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

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Soybeans Planted Near Pollinator Habitats Produce Larger Beans, Research Finds

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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Transition to Sustainable Agriculture Requires Further Collective Action

The latest National Indicators Report from Field to Market summarizes progress towards sustainable agriculture in the US across 8 environmental indicators and 11 commodity crops.

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Rice Industry Leaders Recognized for Outstanding Conservation Practices

USA Rice honored two industry leaders for their exemplary efforts to preserve habitat, use natural resources efficiently and address the three pillars of sustainability.

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California’s Almond Farmers Recognized for Protecting Pollinators

Awarded by The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC), the honor is reserved for businesses taking exceptional steps to protect bees and pollinators and to advance sustainability and innovation.

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