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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 producers as a whole receiving more for their commodities in June. (Rod Bain)

USDA's Risk Management Agency announced funding for projects emphasizing risk management education and training, with emphasis on underserved populations. (Rod Bain and RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy)

Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy discusses past and present efforts of his agency to support risk management education and training.

Homeowners in homes financed through USDA now have more time to work things out before they can be evicted. (Gary Crawford and President Joe Biden)

Several people nominated for positions as Agriculture Department Under Secretaries are currently in various stages of the confirmation process. (Rod Bain. Former U.S. Representative Xochitl Torres Small. USDA Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Climate Advisor Robert Bonnie.)