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USDA is using data visualization to better understand crop sequence boundaries, using geospatial data and images to do so. (Rod Bain and Tara Murphy of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
The Agricultural Marketing Service is relying more on data visualization tools to present information on livestock markets to data users. (Rod Bain. Levi Geyer and Bucky Gwartney of USDA - AMS)
Projects in Nevada and Kentucky are the latest to receive funding under USDA’s Powering Affordable Clean Energy program. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small discusses some of the USDA Rural Development programs designed to support energy and electricity production and availability in rural areas.
Significant increases in U.S. Drought Monitor coverage nationally and by category were noted over the month of August. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses expanding dry conditions across the country in August and the potential of increased drought in the autumn months.
How has drought grown in the Midwest over the month of August, and what does that mean for that region’s corn and soybean crops? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.