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This summer is the inauguration of a new program designed to help parents make sure their chlldren get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)
Carbon markets remain an option for producers and stakeholders seeking climate smart ag revenue opportunities, and research continues into how it fits into regenerative ag economic models. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag. Josiah McClellan of Truterra. Cody Barilla...
USDA recently announced expanded crop insurance options available for some specialty crop and organic growers starting next crop year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger
A recent USDA study looks at how cover crop production integrated into cattle operations might provide economic benefits for producers as well as resource conservation benefits. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Maria Bowman
Corn prices are under pressure. USDA has lowered its season average price projection for corn. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)
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.