Tom Vilsack's confirmation hearing to be the next Agriculture Secretary did have a familiar ring to it. (Gary Crawford and Tom Vilsack)

USDA already has conducted extensive work on furthering understanding about climate change, especially in the agricultural sector. In this week's Agriculture USA, Stephanie Ho looks at how efforts are underway to also bring more of the information to ordinary people. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho...

How do USDA programs affect under-served farmers? (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

USDA is contributing to climate science with its nationwide network of research facilities. Stephanie Ho has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Agricultural Research Service Administrator Chavonda Jacobs-Young.

The nominee for Secretary of Agriculture says there is room enough for both electric vehicles and the development of the industry for biofuels. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

It's a tricky business trying to forecast yearly food price inflation only one month into the year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Carolyn Chelius, USDA economist.

The Ag Secretary nominee is promoting economic solutions to help farmers improve their lives. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

One food safety expert says the food safety practices of many of us on Super Bowl Sunday might need further review. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888...

Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack told a Senate confirmation hearing that there is no danger electric vehicles will threaten USDA's support for biofuels.

USDA and Customs and Border Protection inspectors play a key role in assuring cut flowers and other Valentine's Day products are free of invasive pest threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Louis Volpe of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service