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USDA announced Thursday the start of the Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities project implementation phase, and a coinciding Partnerships Network. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offers updates on USDA's Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program, including the start of implementation of these projects.
Representatives from various farm and forest groups offered their thoughts on what climate smart commodity projects and partnerships could mean to producers as economic opportunities. (Rod Bain. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union. Rita Hite of the American Forest Foundation. P.J. Haynie of the...
The National Training and Exercise Program provides resources to animal health stakeholders preparing for potential animal disease emergencies. (Rod Bain and Barbara Porter-Spaulding of APHIS-Veterinary Services)
Barbara Porter-Spaulding of APHIS Veterinary Services discusses a decade-old program designed to train animal health stakeholders in disease emergency response via various exercises.
One question many small farmers have about the Census of Agriculture is why is the Census even bothering with my tiny operation? (Gary Crawford and Jody McDaniel)
Will our farmers see another year of record net income this year? Will consumers finally see retail food prices come down? Gary Crawford has some expert answers on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh...
How can the USDA become a model of diversity and equal treatment for all? The USDA has just received an interim report of recommendations from the Equity Commission. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Justice Dr. Dewayne...
Consumers in 2022 had to deal with a "massive" shift upward in food prices. What can we expect this year? Gary Crawford has a report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.
Make sure your summer dish is remembered for its flavor, not a foodborne illness. Keep these potluck food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in mind.