Partner Pulse: The Fertilizer Institute highlights 4R farmer case studies
June 23rd 2025 Dr. Leanna Leverich NigonDirector of agronomy and research The Fertilizer Institute Through the 4R Advocate Program, The Fertilizer Institute celebrate leaders in agriculture who bring the principle of sustainable fertilizer management to life on their farms. The organization, a U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action partner, is highlighting two case studies showing the impact of 4R […]
Webinar: Technology, new practices give farmers opportunities to reduce GHG
June 19th 2025 Farmers and ranchers are using technology and new practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also remain profitable while producing animal protein. That was a key takeaway from a webinar hosted by USFRA on June 17 titled “Challenges and Opportunities in Animal Protein Production.” The webinar was the third in a series […]
Webinar: The Challenges and Opportunities in Soil Carbon Sequestration
May 22nd 2025 Farmers and ranchers are utilizing various conservation practices to reduce their environmental footprint while also remaining profitable as they work to meet global demand for food, fuel and fiber. USFRA hosted a webinar May 21 on “The Challenges and Opportunities in Soil Carbon Sequestration.” The webinar was the second in a new […]
Webinar: Nitrogen Management Can Improve Environmental, Business Sustainability
May 6th 2025 Farmers and ranchers are utilizing technology and research to reduce their environmental footprint while also remaining profitable as they work to meet global demand for food, fuel and fiber. USFRA hosted a webinar April 23 on “Why Nitrogen Fertilizer Management is a Major Opportunity for Agriculture.” The webinar was the first in […]
Ian Welsh: Setting the stage for conversations at The Future of Food and Beverage USA
April 21st 2025 Farm+Foods+Food podcast host Joanna Guza talked with Ian Welsh, publishing director and podcast host for Innovation Forum, which is hosting The Future of Food and Beverage USA, a conference on May 28-29 in Minneapolis. The event brings together leading brands, farmers and key stakeholders to identify the main areas of opportunity and innovation within […]
Innovation Forum podcast features USFRA’s Michael Crinion, Kevin Burkum
April 24th 2025 Michael Crinion, a South Dakota-based farmer and chair of U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action, and USFRA CEO Kevin Burkum talked with Ian Welsh of Innovation Forum about the evolving challenges facing U.S. agriculture, on Innovation Forum’s podcast. In the episode, titled “Voices from the field: How U.S. farmers are shaping sustainable […]
The Fertilizer Institute: Understanding the 4Rs of nutrient management
March 24th 2025 Farm+Foods+Food podcast host Joanna Guza recently talked with Dr. Leanna Nigon, Director of Agronomy & Research, and David Townsend, Director of Member Programs, both with The Fertilizer Institute, about nutrient management. They discussed how the 4Rs — the right place, right time, right form and right amount of fertilizer application — have economic […]
AEM: The significance of investing in ag equipment interoperability
March 17th 2025 AEM: The significance of investing in ag equipment interoperability Farm+Food+Facts podcast host Joanna Guza recently talked with Austin Gellings, senior director of agricultural services, and Curt Blades, senior vice president of industry sectors and product leadership, both of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. They discussed interoperability in agricultural equipment, data trends, equipment’s role in sustainability […]
USFRA’s Kevin Burkum featured on panel at BASF Biofuels Summit
Feb. 20th 2024 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – BASF welcomed over 60 representatives from the renewable fuels, sustainability and agriculture industries to the BASF Center for Sustainable Agriculture on February 6 and 7 for the Biofuels Summit. Attendees discussed the need for coupling climate-smart agriculture with value chains, such as biofuels, sustainable aviation fuels and […]
Tim Trotter: Value chain collaboration is key to sustainability success
February 18th 2025 USFRA hosted a breakout session at the Dairy Strong conference in January about the impact of farm practices on agriculture’s carbon footprint. A panel discussion focused on the group’s peer-reviewed report, Potential for U.S. Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative. Farm+Foods+Food podcast host Joanna Guza talked with Tim Trotter, CEO of the […]