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Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses a section of the Plant Protection Act designed to fund projects in the realm of plant pest and disease protection.
The Climate Prediction Center earlier this month announced a La Nina advisory, and weather impacts are already being felt across the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains why it took so long for climatic conditions to switch from El Nino to La Nina, with an official La Nina advisory recently issued.
What are some creative approaches regarding a holiday gift you have received that for whatever reason cannot be returned or exchanged at the retailer it originated from? (Rod Bain and Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension)
Laura Hendrix of University of Arkansas Extension explains caution, and most likely, discussion needs to occur when considering the regifting of a personal or family heirloom.
Tom Vilsack closes out a second tour of duty as our nation’s Agriculture Secretary – a total of twelve years as head of the Department. What are some of his reflections of his time in office, and of continuity between two different eras of service? Rod Bain visits with Secretary Vilsack in this...
The Agriculture Secretary announced the latest in a series of regulatory reforms within the Packers and Stockyards Act - this one focused on the poultry tournament system. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
What might a portrait of the Agriculture Secretary reflect from his second time in office, compared to his portrait at USDA headquarters capturing his initial eight years leading USDA? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe
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.