December 2024. This report outlines the characteristics of America’s diverse farms and ranches, including ownership, financial performance and precision agriculture adoption, based on an annual survey. The post America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance: 2024 edition (Report No. EIB-283) appeared first on USSA ..read more

December 2024. A comprehensive overview of the California almond industry in the 2023/24 crop year, including industry statistics, sustainability progress and Almond Board of California program updates. The post The Almond Almanac 2024 appeared first on USSA ..read more

We report from November’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), where Secretary Vilsack highlighted four years of historic investments and climate-smart progress, including almost $40 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding. We also feature an exclusive article from the Leather & Hide Council of America’s Kevin Latner, discussing leather’s role as a climate solution in line with a new Leather Manifesto. The post USSA Newsletter: December 2024 appeared first on USSA ..read more

November 2024. This report identifies the practices that offer the greatest potential for reducing emissions in U.S. agriculture in five key areas. These range from soil carbon management to efficient energy use. The post Potential for U.S. Agriculture to be Greenhouse Gas Negative appeared first on USSA ..read more

As the world convened for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) to address some of the most pressing global challenges, the leather industry came to the table with a solution, not a problem. Kevin Latner of the Leather & Hide Council of America elaborates in an exclusive article for the USSA. The post Leather and Sustainability: A Call to Action at COP29 appeared first on USSA ..read more

Even your morning coffee can be sustainable thanks to USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative, which aims to expand markets for commodities produced using climate-smart practices. One of the 135+ projects benefitting from this innovative program can be found in the mountains of Puerto Rico. The post Climate-Smart Project Revitalizes Puerto Rican Coffee Industry appeared first on USSA ..read more

Tennessee cotton grower Bob Walker was named Farmer of the Year at Field to Market’s 2024 Sustainable Leadership Awards for his outstanding conservation efforts and leadership in advancing sustainable agriculture The post Congratulations to Field to Market’s Farmer of the Year! appeared first on USSA ..read more

At the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the advances made under the Biden-Harris Administration to position U.S. agriculture and forestry as climate leaders, develop climate solutions, and build climate-smart markets that help rural communities thrive. The post Secretary Vilsack Highlights Historic Investments and Climate Progress at COP29 appeared first on USSA ..read more

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), a joint initiative by the United States and the United Arab Emirates to address climate change and global hunger, celebrated $29.2 billion of investment at COP29. The post U.S. / UAE Initiative Secures $29.2 Billion Investment for Agricultural Innovation appeared first on USSA ..read more

In a major boost for America’s rural economies, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has announced funding of more than $250 million for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in nearly every state. The post U.S. Investment in Clean Energy Projects Tops $2.7 Billion appeared first on USSA ..read more