Tyson Foods announces largest land stewardship commitment made by U.S. protein provider
To reach the target, Tyson Foods expects to work with at least one third-party organization on a program to encourage corn farmers to adopt practices that reduce fertilizer use and soil loss.
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., committed to support improved environmental practices on 2 million acres of corn by the end of 2020, making it what is dubbed to be the largest-ever land stewardship commitment by a U.S. protein company. This move supports Tyson Foods’ previously announced goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 30% by 2030.
The 2 million-acre commitment will encourage grain farmers to adopt more efficient fertilizer practices and take additional measures to reduce water runoff and soil loss.