The Agriculture Secretary announced an equity commission will soon be formed to study USDA programs and their equity among producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary says various examples of climate smart agriculture can also serve as new and diverse market opportunities for ag producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary believes new and increased opportunities must be developed for ag producers to earn more of their income from on-farm activities. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What are some areas that may reflect, or perhaps play a part in, a new Biden Administration approach to ag trade over the next few months? (Rod Bain and USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow)

Enforcement of trade agreements such as the USMCA will be essential in assuring increased market opportunities for our nation's ag producers, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

China's demand for ag products is expected to continue growing. (Stephanie Ho and David Dollar, Brookings Institution senior fellow)

China's demand for value-added agricultural products has been growing. (Stephanie Ho and David Dollar, Brookings Institution senior fellow)

Speaking at USDA's Agricultural Outlook Forum, Brookings Institution senior fellow, David Dollar, said China's economic growth is likely to continue driving demand for imports.

The USDA is currently working to help prepare the U.S. pork industry to respond if African Swine Fever should be discovered in this country.

Dr. Barbara Porter-Spalding with the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service describing the January workshop that was held to help bring pork packing plants more into the African Swine Fever response planning process.