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agriculture and farming, commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Sustainability Alliance is a group of American farm, fishery and forestry producers that joined together to explore and share their values regarding sustainability and conservation. We are committed to responsible management of our resources for the future. We want the world to know “how we grow” – environmentally, economically and socially – as good faith participants in the global sustainability effort; as an independent family and community of producers and trading partners; and, most importantly how we will continue to grow, harvest and produce to meet the world’s need for sustainably produced food and resources. The challenge for everyone is “how we grow” together to ensure our environmental legacy. For more, visit: https://thesustainabilityalliance.us/

This , we’re sharing the story behind U.S. products shaped by stewardship of water, soil, climate, and ecosystems power...
10/16/2026

This , we’re sharing the story behind U.S. products shaped by stewardship of water, soil, climate, and ecosystems powered by the real people working across farms, forests, and fisheries. Together, we can support sustainable choices and stronger food systems.

Read here to learn about the farminng stories https://thesustainabilityalliance.us/category/news/farming-news/

From California to Rome, the USSA team has been on the move, but the journey doesn’t stop there! Next stop: SIAL Paris 2...
10/14/2026

From California to Rome, the USSA team has been on the move, but the journey doesn’t stop there!

Next stop: SIAL Paris 2026! 🇫🇷

SIAL Paris brings together food industry professionals, producers and trade partners from across the globe to explore innovation, sustainability and the future of food.

We’re pleased to see strong representation from U.S. Sustainability Alliance members attending this year’s event:

US Center for Dairy Excellence (USDEC)
Food Export
Intertribal Agriculture Council
NC Sweetpotatoes UK 🇬🇧
Organic Trade Association (OTA)
US Dry Bean Council
U.S. Meat Export Federation
USA Rice
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
USA Pulses
U.S. Soy U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

10/14/2026

For U.S. farmers, managing the risks posed by drought, wildfire and flooding increasingly means looking at what can be done before the next extreme event.

In Kansas, where Wichita recorded just 0.75 inches of rain across July and August 2026 compared with an average of 8.28 inches, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is working with farmers on practices designed to reduce soil erosion, improve soil health and increase drought resilience.

Research and extension guidance are also helping producers make practical decisions. Penn State Extension highlights greater crop diversity, maintaining mulch cover and improving soil health as ways farms can reduce vulnerability to drought. In Nebraska, producers facing limited water supplies in 2026 have been using precipitation, soil moisture and evapotranspiration data to better understand conditions before making planting and irrigation decisions.

USDA can now use satellite imagery and geospatial data to monitor agricultural disasters in near real time, including assessing cropland potentially affected by the August 2026 flooding in Illinois and Indiana.

On the International Day for , these examples show that agricultural resilience is not one single practice. It is built through healthier soils, smarter water management, better data and long-term planning that can help protect farms, livelihoods and food supply chains when extreme weather occurs.

Looking back at the past month: new insights, member updates, and sustainability progress across farming, fisheries, and...
10/12/2026

Looking back at the past month: new insights, member updates, and sustainability progress across farming, fisheries, and forestry.

If you’re not subscribed yet, our monthly newsletter brings together key U.S. sustainability news plus the producer stories and evidence that matter to buyers, regulators, and stakeholders.

https://thesustainabilityalliance.us/?s=newsletter

Soil degradation is taking a measurable toll on the world’s food supply. New research covered by AgNavigator found that ...
10/10/2026

Soil degradation is taking a measurable toll on the world’s food supply. New research covered by AgNavigator found that a 10% rise in degradation reduces crop production by around 2% and that reversing just 10% of human-induced degradation worldwide could boost yields sufficiently to feed an additional 70 million people.

“Overall, the findings show how important soil quality is to the supply of agricultural produce.” Professor David Wuepper, head of the Land Economics Group at the University of Bonn.

Soil stewardship is a practical pathway to resilience: protecting topsoil, reducing erosion, rebuilding soil carbon, and keeping land productive for the long term. Soil is just one of the four pillars we support at the U.S. Sustainability Alliance to learn about the others read here https://thesustainabilityalliance.us/four-pillars/

The U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) is pleased to support the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation...
10/09/2026

The U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA) is pleased to support the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at the second From Seeds to Foods event, showcasing innovative and sustainable agricultural practices that contribute to global food security.

The United States has a long history of developing agricultural technologies and efficient production methods that help farmers improve productivity, manage natural resources responsibly and build resilience for the future.

Through research, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement, U.S. producers are helping demonstrate how sustainability and food production can work hand in hand.

We’re proud to have representatives from three USSA member organizations attending the event, sharing their expertise and highlighting the importance of collaboration in building more resilient global food systems:

Ryan Olsen - Director of Trade Policy, U.S. Wheat Associates

Karah Janevicius - Director of Trade Policy, USA Rice

Julie Jenkins - Senior Account Director, California Prune Board (International Office)

You’ll also spot Jennifer Wilson and Tim Lewis from the USSA team at the event, connecting with members and sharing insights into the sustainability practices shaping U.S. agriculture.

Follow along as we share more from the event and highlight the people, products and practices helping shape the future of global food security.

Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Roma

USA Rice recently shared the story of Louisiana rice farmers Jarrod Breaux and his son Bryce Breaux, who have been named...
10/09/2026

USA Rice recently shared the story of Louisiana rice farmers Jarrod Breaux and his son Bryce Breaux, who have been named the 2026 Farmer of the Year and Junior Farmer of the Year respectively by the International Rice Festival. The father-and-son duo will be recognized at the 89th International Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana.

Their recognition is a great example of something we see across U.S. agriculture: knowledge, experience and responsibility being passed from one generation to the next while younger farmers bring fresh ideas, technology and new approaches to the farm.

That continuity matters. Sustainability in the U.S. rice industry has developed over generations, with growers continually improving how they manage land, water and other resources while keeping family farms and rural communities productive for the future.

Congratulations to Jarrod and Bryce Breaux on this recognition and to the farming families continuing to shape the future of U.S. rice.

🎥 Watch their story and learn more about the people behind U.S.-grown rice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_e-x0awFDI

For Gary Costlow, who manages Brushy Creek Timber Company and Poverty Hill Ranch in Palestine, Texas, responsible land m...
10/08/2026

For Gary Costlow, who manages Brushy Creek Timber Company and Poverty Hill Ranch in Palestine, Texas, responsible land management means thinking beyond the next timber harvest and considering what the land will need decades from now.

“It’s important to me to make good decisions whether it’s timber or cattle to provide a better future,” Gary told USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Through NRCS’s Open Pine 5-Year Project, more than 2,000 acres are being managed using timber thinning, prescribed burns and ongoing habitat monitoring. Opening the forest canopy allows more sunlight to reach the ground, encouraging grasses and other plants that provide habitat for species including Eastern wild turkey, songbirds and white-tailed deer. Fire guards installed across the property will also support future prescribed burns and help prevent wildfires.

Read the latest USDA NRCS story to discover more about Gary’s work and the Open Pine Project.

And follow USSA members American Hardwood Export Council and Softwood Export Council to learn more about U.S. forests, responsible forest management and the people behind America’s renewable wood resources.

https://thesustainabilityalliance.us/

10/07/2026

Five days. One state.

From Sacramento to the Central Valley and Napa, our European media delegation met the farmers, producers, researchers and industry experts behind California agriculture.

🌾 Rice 🐄 Dairy 🌳 Almonds 🫒 Olive oil 🌱 Organic agriculture 🌰 Walnuts 🍇 W**e

A huge thank you to everyone who opened their doors, shared their expertise and answered our questions - and to our USSA members and California partners who helped make the 2026 possibe.

Our final day begins at Sierra Orchards in Winters.Owner Craig McNamara and his daughter Emiily showed us around their r...
10/07/2026

Our final day begins at Sierra Orchards in Winters.

Owner Craig McNamara and his daughter Emiily showed us around their regenerative, organic-certified walnut farm, where the conversation centred on research, innovation and rotational grazing.

After a week spanning rice, dairy, almonds, olives and organic agriculture, it’s another opportunity to see how sustainability adapts to the realities of a particular farm, crop and landscape.

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