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What are some of the notable findings and trends within USDA's latest edition of its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance report? (Rod Bain and Katherine Lacy of the Economic Research Service)

Katherine Lacy of the Economic Research Service discusses the focus areas within the 2023 edition of USDA's "America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance" report.

USDA economic researcher Katherine Lacy offers definitions for various small family farms per the 2023 "America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance" report.

The findings from USDA’s premiere ag data collection survey will become available in early 2024, offering a snapshot in time regarding U.S. agriculture. (Rod Bain and Joe Prusacki of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

WIC Program supporters are calling for full and predictable funding for this respected nutrition assistance program for low income women, infants and children. (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Georgia Machell with the National WIC Association)

Grace Hou, Illinois Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services, listing some of the benefits of USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Here are some highlights from USDA's Prospective Plantings Report. (Gary Crawford)

Applications are now being accepted for the latest round of Rural Energy for America Program project funding - with some new elements included. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains the two categories of funding under USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) as well as possible uses for funding.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack provides two examples of projects awarded USDA Rural Energy for America Program funding to demonstrate project variety and scope.