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USDA says 2024 will be the second year in a row of falling crop prices and slim profits. How long will that trend continue? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief economist Seth Meyer)
The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)
A Sitka spruce from Alaska adorns the U.S. Capitol grounds with lights and ornaments after Tuesday's Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. (Rod Bain. Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin. U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore. Rose Burke.)
Architect of the Capitol Thomas Austin discusses the history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and this year's tree, during Tuesday's lighting ceremony.
2024 appears to be one of the most destructive years regarding hurricanes making landfall in the mainland 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.