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A popular game bird and its habitat is the emphasis of a new USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service pilot project centered on working lands. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie discusses a new Natural Resources Conservation Service pilot program designed to improve and protect bird habitat on working lands.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted retail sales of organic food products over time? (Rod Bain and USDA research economist Sharon Skorbiansky)

USDA research economist Sharon Skorbiansky shares how organic food retail sales in 2022 compared to previous years, and what food categories report the highest sales of organic products.

Beef demand continues high, despite rising prices. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)

The administration has announced major actions to enhance integrity and fairness in the food industry and in the banking industry. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, President Joe Biden. Rohit Chopra, Director of...

What makes this soon to conclude winter a record setter from a weather perspective? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A visit with rural electric cooperative representatives allows the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to announce new developments within USDA clean energy production and infrastructure programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey compares the winter of 2023-24 with previous seasons regarding record high average temperatures.

Several women were among the foundation layers of various aspects of the U.S. Forest Service long before their ascension into leadership roles in the agency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service historian Rachel Kline