By Will Jordan Sustainability is a constant topic in conversations with both advocates and activists. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, shares thoughts on sustainability and the beef industry.
Representing Agriculture in a Growing State
By Will Jordan Legislation and agriculture are not always friends. Policy can be developed with good intentions but miss the sound advice of agriculture when dealing with environmental, animal, or sustainability topics. Southeast AgNet recently visited with Florida Representative Lauren Melo during the Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention in Marco Island about what it means to support agriculture as a legislator …
APC Working with USDA on Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability in the peanut industry, the American Peanut Council (APC) is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Tyron Spearman explains how and why. To learn more visit www.sustainableuspeanuts.org. Peanut Growers: If you’d like to participate in this initiative, sign up now.
Promoting Sustainability in the Peanut Industry
Efforts are underway to promote sustainability in the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman looks at some of the ways that one company is already doing it.
Sustainability of Growing Importance to International Customers
Sustainability is a growing importance to international customers, and that includes those of the U.S. red meat industry. Joe Schuele with the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has more details. Learn more on the USMEF website.
Poll Shows Americans’ Unwavering Trust in Farmers
(AFBF) — A majority of U.S. adults have a positive view of farmers’ sustainability practices, and an overwhelming majority trust farmers, according to a new national public opinion poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The survey of 2,200 U.S. adults found that more than half (58%) rate the sustainability practices of U.S. farmers positively, with broad agreement from a majority of …
Sustainability Program for Southeast Row Crops
Efforts are underway to look at sustainability for row crops like peanuts and cotton across the Southeast. Tyron Spearman has more information.
New Survey Examines Consumers’ Understanding of the Environmental Impact of Chicken Production
National Chicken Council Seeks to Bridge the Gap Between Consumer Perception & Reality Further delivering on its commitment to transparency, the National Chicken Council (NCC) unveiled the findings of its new nationwide survey about how deeply consumers understand sustainable food practices as it relates to broiler chicken production, an industry that maintains one of the lowest environmental footprints in animal …
NCBA Discussing the Sustainability of Beef
During the recent Cattle Industry Convention, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association board members discussed various issues including sustainability. NCBA President Kevin Kester says sustainability is a part of NCBA’s long range plan and it means a lot. NCBA Discussing the Sustainability of Beef
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
The Fertilizer Institute 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report shows a continued investment in nutrient management and stewardship, among other things. Organizers say the annual report, which is part of the organizations stewardship and sustainability programs, quantifies the industry’s performance record on environmental, economic and social indicators. The report also documents the fertilizer industry’s contribution to meeting the United …
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