Some innovative entrepreneurs are making new food and drink products from materials that up to now have been considered waste. Gary Crawford has two examples on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Tara McHugh, USDA scientist. Timothy Childs, founder of Treasure8. Dan...

The Agriculture Secretary believes his department needs to be active in efforts to develop new climate smart agricultural markets for producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What are some of the items at the top of the Ag Secretary's agenda? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

The bitter cold in Texas in February led to some agricultural damage. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)

USDA's returning Secretary of Agriculture is returning to the agency with a greater appreciation for issues like trade. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says the bitter cold and drought have led to a deterioration of the condition of Texas's oat crop.

Recent USDA efforts to clarify import-export regulations of plant materials and seeds via e-commerce has its roots in the arrival of unsolicited seeds to citizens last year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Deputy Administrator Osama El-Lissy

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has a look at some areas where winter wheat condition is a concern.

Some new food technology can help solve the problem of large amounts of food being wasted? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Tara McHugh with USDA's Agricultural Research Service. Timothy Childs, Founder of Treasure8.

Nearly half of the country is suffering from drought. (Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist)