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...

(Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps)

What were the 2020 highlights for USDA's Agricultural Research Service? Stephanie Ho has a look at the top three. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and ARS Administrator Chavonda Jacobs-Young.

USDA and and states are partnering to enhance work opportunities for recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. (Stephanie Ho and Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps)

Have your patterns of exercise, sleep and food changed for the worst during this pandemic? One expert says it's possible. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension.

USDA will issue another round of food box distribution for families impacted by the current pandemic starting later this month. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach)

Are the holiday gift bills flooding in? Has your money to pay them already flooded out? What can you do? Gary Crawford has answers in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Amanda Woods, Ohio State University Extension Financial Health Specialist.

A new USDA disaster assistance program aims to help ag producers cover quality losses in their crops. (Stephanie Ho and Undersecretary Bill Northey)

Why do many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Karen Ensle, Rutgers University extension nutrition and health expert.

The 2020 wildfire season numbers are in and they show what many experts expected. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)