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The Chinese are continuing to buy more U.S. food and agricultural products than at this time last year. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)
Greater development of open data resources and management tools will be significant in improving the resiliency of agriculture, according to a researcher looking into this field. (Rod Bain and Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University)
The winter wheat harvest approaches two thirds complete. Spring wheat crop slow to take off, but looking very good. (Gary Crawford and USDAS meteorologist, Brad Rippey)
I am honored to serve as the newest member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs mission area in my role as Deputy Under Secretary. As a native of Iowa, where agriculture is our lifeblood, I understand this position is a sacred trust and my duty to the American people, farmers, ranchers and producers.