This month, we welcome the American seed Trade Association (ASTA) to the USSA. With ASTA on board, USSA now has 28 members who accounted for approximately $10.6 billion in food and agricultural exports to the UK and EU in 2023, based on U.S. Census Bureau data via Trade Data Monitor.
We also share highlights from AFIA’s annual report, which shows a significant increase in the volume and value of U.S. animal food exports and highlights the industry’s sustainability progress. Other stories include a new international initiative championing the use of only natural materials, California’s conservation milestone, and an interview with USSEC’s Tarik Eluri on U.S. soy sustainability.