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The latest round of grant awards within USDA’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program are announced, covering projects in twenty-two states. (Rod Bain and Rural Development Iowa State Director Theresa Greenfield)

Iowa Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield explains the intent of USDA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.

Rural Development Iowa State Director Theresa Greenfield talks about a project in her state recently awarded a Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program grant to illustrate some potential program benefits.

The latest Consumer Price Index has some news for food shoppers. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

U.S. agricultural exports are still trailing exports of a Yearw ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

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.