USDA brings ground-based knowledge to its partnership with NASA. In this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho looks at how both agencies are bringing essential skills to the table that complement each other. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. ARS Administrator Chavonda Jacobs-Young. Mike Cosh, ARS research...

A USDA office established under the 2018 Farm Bill continued its build up and build out process over the course of the last year, with the end goal being continued customer service to those involved in urban agriculture and innovative practices. Rod Bain looks at the progress in developing this new...

The federal government has released the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans -- which serves as the guide for all U.S. government programs. Stephanie Ho has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. Assistant HHS Secretary, Admiral Brent Giroir. Former...

The nation's farmers and food industry workers are probably glad that 2020 is in the rearview mirror. It certainly was a rollercoaster ride for the food industry. What is this new year likely to bring? Gary Crawford takes a quick look, backward and forward, on this edition of Agriculture USA...