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The recently released Census of Aquaculture provides details into the top selling types of seafood for 2023 and other sales data. (Rod Bain and Travis Averill of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)
A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year late winter wildfires that impacted parts of Texas and Oklahoma. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)
A USDA meteorologist's list of top weather events in our nation this year includes significant Western wildfire activity this summer and fall. (Rod Bain and Brad Rippey)
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at total wildfire acreage burned in the U.S. in 2024, including significant wildfire activity out West duing the summer.
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)
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.