Hemp is an old crop with a lot of old history, but it's writing some new history right now. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history researcher, Anne Effland. Former Presidents Richard Nixon and Donald Trump. Gerald Tillman with USDA's...

Medical experts are trying to dispel the many myths and misconceptions that have sprung up about the Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford looks at a few of these on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of...

Several rural healthcare facilities have been able to expand facilities thanks in part to USDA Rural Development grants and loans. In turn, that has led to expanded and much needed services and staff in the communities they serve. Rod Bain looks at examples of Rural Development funding and the role...

With several in the farm, food, and forest sectors experiencing economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department offers aid through various and specific programs. Rod Bain looks at some of these offerings within this suite of pandemic relief and recovery programs in...

Shocks to the U.S. beef supply chain the past two years has led to discussions and study on how to improve resiliency throughout the system. Rod Bain and economic experts of the livestock sector look at ways that supply disruptions can be minimized, and product availability is not reduced, in this...

We're drinking more and more coffee and consuming more and more caffeine. This trend has both positive and negative aspects. Gary Crawford explores both on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Comedian, Tim Hawkins. Kansas State University Extension scientist, Karen...

USDA is hosting a roundtable to provide examples of success stories of efforts to reduce food loss and waste -- both inside and outside of the country. In this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho focuses on some of those examples, and tells you how to sign up for the virtual session, if you are...

As dairy growers continue their recovery from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agriculture Department is announcing a series of programs to assist while building future resiliency in dairy markets. Rod Bain looks at these offerings and how they can benefit the dairy industry in this...

New reports indicate that things in the beekeeping world may be finally improving after more than a decade of staggering colony losses. Experts say, however, bees still need our help. Gary Crawford has the latest buzz about bees on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr...

Two of USDA's top experts -- a meteorologist and an economist -- discussed how the mega drought in the western United States is affecting and will continue to affect agriculture. Stephanie Ho reports in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark...