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U.S. food companies must take a more active role in ensuring the crops are grown in a way that minimizes damage to water, soil, and environment, a report released Wednesday said.

Livestock producers appreciate the value of livestock production records. Records are important for evaluating past decisions and planning for progress in their herd or flock. Pasture records are just as valuable.

A recent study debunks the myth that livestock production diverts food from starving people.

New NCGA Good Steward Recognition Program will highlight best management practices in sustainable farming.

Indiana farmer Kip Tom challenges farmers to do more with less.

Lower corn prices can translate to 50¢ to 75¢/cow/day feed savings.

Introduced by Sustainable Technologies, the VariSun Controller uses captured sunlight to power irrigation pumps.

Figuring out what it will take to feed the world by 2050 preoccupies national security analysts on a daily basis.

Sustainability is still an elusive industry watchword.

Bioplastics and biochemicals made from the sugar and sometimes protein of corn, soybeans and other crops will likely never replace ethanol as one of corn’s key markets.