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USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says above normal temperatures across most of the nation combine with a mixture of precipitation during the period of December 10 to 16.
Present varieties, future cultivars, and past steeped in culture and history are all part of USDA’s apple genetic collection found in New York State. (Rod Bain and geneticist Ben Guiterrez)
USDA geneticist Ben Guiterrez discusses some of the cultural and historical connections associated with an apple germplasm collection in New York State.
A fifty-year career at the USDA Radio had led to numerous recognitions and awards for Gary Crawford, including a non-USDA Radio honor that perhaps surprises some. (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)
How might crossing desirable traits in both dairy and beef cattle produce animals that can provide value-added to its owners? (Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina)
Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina explains the schedule for raising a potential crossbred beef-dairy cow, and how that coincides with various beef export requirements.
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.
In 2022, Dr. Engil Pereira, professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), participated in the E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at the National Soil Survey Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Packers & Stockyards rules are part of a suite of new policies to give farmers better insight into key aspects of the agricultural system, from genetic components and pricing of seeds they purchase, to livestock market rates, so they can achieve fairer returns and plan better for their businesses.