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USDA will be among three agencies overseeing proposed efforts to reduce food loss and waste, and in turn, greenhouse gas emissions, according to a draft strategy released this past weekend. (Rod Bain and Vice President Kamala Harris)

What are some of the thoughts about USDA’s new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program from a commodity organization that stands to benefit from this offering? (Rod Bain and Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates)

One expert says USDA's new 2023 farm income forecast raises some concerns for 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Back by UNpopular demand this year is this true story about how at this time of year things can sometimes get a little nutty for Christmas tree growers, especially those who have choose and cut farms. (Gary Crawford and Tom Dull)

How did the tradition of the Christmas tree get started? Here is one of several possible theories. (Gary Crawford and USDA history researcher, Anne Effland)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects notable month-over-month increases in what most producers received pricewise for their crops and livestock commodities. (Rod Bain)

Have higher commodity prices dampened global demand for U.S. agricultural products? (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

USDA's Wildlife Services has received a presidential award on efforts to protect migratory birds. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)

USDA is recognized for activities aimed at protecting humans and migratory birds at the same time. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)

Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist, says he believes the federal government's Council for the Conservation of Migratory Birds chose his department for its annual award because of projects emphasizing safety of humans, as well as protected birds.