Welcome to the U.S. Sustainability Alliance’s February newsletter! In this edition, we introduce our newest member and report on the U.S. Census of Agriculture, highlighting key conservation trends. We’re also honored to feature a guest article from an internationally recognized meat industry expert who specializes in beef quality. Dr. Chris Calkins, Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, shares how science can promote better trading relationships. Other stories include highlights from the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s latest annual report – membership and sustainability progress are up! Plus, we look at how U.S. soy farmers continue to innovate and operate more sustainably on and off the farm.