This is the time of year when we look back at the year that's ending and ahead to the year to come. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford takes the farm economy to the doctor's office for its annual health checkup. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

For many victims of natural disasters, such as recent tornado victims in Kentucky, the negative effects of those disasters can go much deeper and be felt much longer than just the physical losses. On this edition of AGRICULTURE USA Gary Crawford hears from a mental health expert about these effects...

As agriculture innovation is needed more than ever, development is underway for technologies, systems, and methods to help farmers and ranchers address a variety of global concerns. Rod Bain looks at some of these new innovations – those beginning to be applied now, and those being researched for...

One of the most enduring holiday traditions is the Christmas tree. On this edition of AGRICULTURE USA Gary Crawford explores this old holiday standby and takes us on a hunt for that perfect real tree. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Department historical expert, Anne Effland. Christmas tree...

The holidays can be a very stressful time, but there are ways to reduce that stress level. Gary Crawford talks with an expert on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradley Dirks, Kansas State University Extension behavioral health specialist.

Astronauts would have to grow food on a three year Mars mission. What happens if an insect hitchhikes and starts destroying the crops? Gary Crawford has one possible answer on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. David Shapiro-Ilan, with the USDA's Fruit and Tree Nut Lab...

The United States through its various international food aid programs, is boosting its effort to reduce food insecurity around the world. Rod Bain looks at some current and future examples of these efforts in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Agency for International...

The U.S. and United Arab Emirates formally announced a global coailtion incorporating agriculture as a key part of climate mitigation and sustainability efforts. Rod Bain provides information on the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate - AIM for Climate - in this edition of "Agriculture USA"...

What kind of weather patterns will this coming winter bring to us? Gary Crawford gets latest forecast from the experts on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Jon Gottschalck, with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center

The annual events surrounding the presentation of what is known as “The Nobel Prize of Food and Agriculture” make for a week-long celebration of efforts in the realm of improving global food security. Rod Bain recaps this year’s World Food Prize week including sessions within the Norman Borlaug...