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What are some of the trends associated with our nation’s aquaculture industry over the past few years and decades? (Rod Bain and economic researcher Christopher Davis)

While our nation imports much of its seafood, there is thought this could lead to opportunities to increase U.S. aquaculture production to meet consumer demand. (Rod Bain and David O’Brien of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

A representative for a recent USDA Rural Energy for America Program award discusses how the funding will support clean energy development in their service area. (Rod Bain and Ashley Keltner of Flathead Electric Cooperative)

Food price inflation this year could be the smallest in several years. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, ourlining USDA's New retail food price forecasts.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with USDA's wide ranging grocery store food price forecast.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lists some of the foods that will likely see high inflation rates this year.

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.