U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action

04/24/2026

USFRA’s board of directors is a group of leaders who not only guide the organization but also embody the spirit and innovation of American agriculture. They bring expertise, passion, and a collaborative spirit that drives USFRA forward.

Dr. Sally Flis, director of sustainability program management and outcome design at Nutrien Ag Solutions, explains how her work with USFRA has created new industry connections as her company finds ways to bring new revenue streams to growers for adopting sustainable practices. She also speaks about Nutrien’s Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes program that helps growers improve nitrogen efficiency.

Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LBjCQD04Fmg

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we recognize the farmers and ranchers who care for the land every day. Across America, they are advancing innovation, conserving natural resources, improving soil health, protecting water, and producing the food, feed and fuel we depend on.

04/22/2026

Farm+Food+Facts welcomes Greg Goodwin, director of IL Corn’s Precision Conservation Program (PCM). With planting season upon us, he explains in this timely episode how PCM delivers results by improving farmer profitability and soil health on a field-by-field, pass-by-pass basis. Learn how PCM works with farmers to improve tillage, cover crop and nitrogen management strategies.

Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-illinois-corns-precision-conservation-management/id1439648040?i=1000763044364

04/21/2026

Check out the latest news from USFRA, including a video message from Dr. Sally Flis of Nutrien, how farmers and ranchers were stars on the big stage at the recent Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, and USFRA wins a national award.

Get the news: http://eepurl.com/jEdsAw

04/20/2026

USFRA has been recognized by ecoAmerica as a national honoree for its 2026 American Climate Leadership Awards — a $25,000 award celebrating the advancement of impactful, replicable solutions across the United States.

As a farmer-led organization representing more than 700,000 farmers and ranchers, along with leading agriculture companies, USFRA works to ensure agriculture’s progress is seen, supported, and accelerated.

Across the country, farmers are adopting regenerative practices such as better nitrogen management, planting cover crops, and reducing tillage. These efforts are improving soil health, increasing biodiversity, and sequestering carbon—while making farms more resilient to extreme weather and strengthening the long-term viability of the operations themselves.

Learn more: https://ecoamerica.org/american-climate-leadership-awards/

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04/15/2026

How is agriculture responding to growing consumer curiosity about where their food comes from?

In this bonus episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Austin Gellings, Senior Director of Agricultural Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and Willi Ortner, Strategic Product Manager for Kubota, explore how the movement is reshaping consumer expectations and driving real change across the agriculture sector — from the field to the table.

04/14/2026

Thank you, United Soybean Board, for your partnership in being a connective and unifying voice for U.S. agriculture.

04/10/2026

Thank you, Nutrien, for partnering with us in being a connective and unifying voice for U.S. agriculture.

04/09/2026

USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum was a panelist at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, focusing on leveraging trade intelligence and risk mitigation in volatile protein markets.

Moderator Brian Earnest, lead economist for animal protein at CoBank, joined co-panelists Greg Tyler of the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council and Courtney Heller of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.

04/07/2026

What does 7 years of food system transformation actually look like?

In this bonus episode of Farm+Food+Facts, Ian Welsh — co-founder and chair of Innovation Forum — reflects on how The Future of Food & Beverage USA has evolved since day one. From a growing focus on resilience and precision agriculture to the rising priority of farmer profitability, the shifts are impossible to ignore.

🎧 Tune in to hear what's changed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-regenerative-agriculture-is-in-the-forefront/id1439648040?i=1000760017348

04/03/2026

Animal AgTech Innovation Summit in Fort Worth is almost here!

USFRA is included on two panels, including a farmer and rancher discussion featuring USFRA Chair Michael Crinion. CEO Kevin Burkum will moderate the panel and later join the "Expanding Market Access" panel to navigate volatile global protein markets. We hope to see you there.

Learn more: https://animalagtech.com/

04/02/2026

USFRA’s board of directors is a group of leaders who not only guide the organization but also embody the spirit and innovation of American agriculture.

In this video, Marilyn Hershey, dairy farmer and chair at Dairy Management Inc., explains what drew her to USFRA and the value she sees in being a member.

Marilyn Hershey, dairy farmer and chair at Dairy Management Inc., explains what drew her to USFRA and the value she sees in being a member.