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USDA is revving up its surveillance of wild bird populations after recent detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds and the recent detection in an Indiana commercial turkey operation. (Garr Crawford and Dr. Julianna Lenoch with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Could market conditions for wheat cause another increase in plantings this next season? (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)
USDA research has found a way to increase the antioxidant level of milk chocolate to levels similar to dark chocolate products. (Rod Bain and researchers, Lisa Dean)
USDA research is looking at peanut skins as an ingredient to increase antioxidants in foods, and scientists have what they believe is the perfect food to demonstrate this research. (Rod Bain and Lisa Dean of the Agricultural Research Service)
USDA has named the members of its Equity Commission and its work begins very soon. (Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh) ***Broadcasters-- The schedule calls for the Commission to deliver to USDA a comprehensive set of suggested actions by...
There are a number of market factors helpoing to support U.S. soybean prices. (Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.)
Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits.
Growing up on a farm in Northeast Iowa taught me the values of resilience and innovation—qualities that have guided my work as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. I reflect on the progress we have made in advancing U.S. agricultural exports and driving economic growth.