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The State of the World’s Forests 2024: Forest sector innovations towards a more sustainable future

July 2024. This publication examines the innovation required to protect forests’ benefits for the climate, biodiversity, and communities. It focuses on barriers, enablers, actions, and real-world examples.

USSA Launches Regulatory Guide to U.S. Sustainable Agriculture

A new U.S. Sustainability Alliance report provides insight into the laws, policies, and programs that support U.S. sustainable agriculture. While there is a perception in Europe that U.S. agricultural production […]

U.S. Sustainable Agriculture: Policies, Laws, and Programs

March 2024. This new publication from the U.S. Sustainability Alliance is an essential guide to the laws, policies, and programs that govern and guide U.S. sustainable agriculture. Divided into four distinct areas, the report covers the key dates and events, regulatory developments, and government funding and assistance programs in soil health, water, climate change, and biodiversity.

Improving Forest Health and Habitat in Ohio

Alex Winters, a private forest owner from Washington County, Ohio, is dedicated to protecting his family legacy. When he was growing up, his parents owned an acre of land adjoining […]

A General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in U.S. Carbon Markets

October 2023. A comprehensive look at current market activity, barriers to participation and opportunities to improve access to carbon markets for farmers and forest landowners.

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’ […]

USDA and Coca-Cola Refresh Water Conservation Partnership

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and The Coca-Cola Company have renewed their 10-year partnership to improve watersheds on national forests and grasslands. Since 2013, the organizations have restored nearly 360 […]

Wood Products and Wood Energy Economies Receive $43M Boost

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $43 million to expand innovative uses of wood, including as a construction material, an energy source, paper products, and more.

$3.1bn Climate-Smart Commodities Program Has Lift-Off!

USDA’s $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program is officially underway as the first tranche of partners implement their projects and prepare to share their learnings via a new […]

Biden Administration Invests $29 Million To Support the Wood Products Economy and Disadvantaged Communities

The aim is to drive the use of forest restoration by-product and create new economic opportunities in tribal and economically disadvantaged communities.

USSA Spotlight: Meet Ten Exceptional Women in U.S. Farming, Fishing and Forestry

In honor of Women’s History Month this March and International Women’s Day, we celebrate some of the women who are making a difference and championing excellence in farming, forestry, and fisheries.

With Climate-Smart Strategies, Maine Forests Could Store More Carbon Without Reducing Harvest

Maine forests already absorb about 70% of the state’s annual fossil fuel emissions. But a new study has found that the state’s commercial forest landowners could increase annual carbon storage by at least 20% over the next 60 years while maintaining timber harvest levels.

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