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A mixture of heavy rains, colder temperatures, and significant snow accumulations at various times are expected with a mid-week weather system covering the Eastern one-third of the country. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
The first U.S. Drought Monitor of December points to a month-over-month decrease in drought coverage for the country, and for winter crop and commodity production areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey
USDA's centennial Agricultural Outlook Forum provided opportunity to recall significant milestones within one-hundred years of our nation’s agricultural trade efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow
Most farmers have to predict demand for their products one year ahead. For Christmas tree growers it's ten years. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. Jim Gehlsen, Virginia Christmas tree grower.
Fog, wildfire threats, and heavy precipitation are all part of active weather this week in the Western U.S. (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.