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The latest USDA Topsoil Moisture report reflects continued drying trends in soils across much of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Drying trends in our country’s pastures and rangelands continue, per USDA’s September 15th Pasture and Rangeland Condition report. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * An online source provides information on injuries on the farm and in turn aids farm safety advocates in developing and applying prevention and education resources. (Rod Bain and Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center)
*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * Many farm safety organizations and professional collaborate on efforts to protect children from injury on the farm through prevention, safety education, and collaboration. (Rod Bain and Melissa Ploekelman of the National Farm Medicine...
The USDA is out with its first trade forecast for the 2025 fiscal year. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford talks with an expert about the forecast and what it could mean for farmers PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. Seth...
USDA’s Chief Economist believes the September Farm Income Forecast reflects what could be the cyclical nature of farm economic trends. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
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.