Research continues into the various ways precision agriculture and its technologies continue to boost crop yields and improve profits for growers. (Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Roberto Mosheim)

USDA research economist Robert Mosheim explains studies on precision agricultural practices and profitability underway using data from the Agricultural Resources Management Survey (ARMS).

Part of the Agriculture Department's strategy to advance climate smart agriculture was revealed recently through updates in some of its popular conservation programs. Stephanie Ho and Rod Bain look at the details of climate smart ag within the Conservation Reserve Program, Regional Conservation...

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is denying that there are any plans to take farmers' lands away to meet climate or emissions goals. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The goal of bringing high speed internet access to all Americans is spawning lots of thought and unusual innovations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Vickie Robinson with Microsoft Global Airband Initiative. Dr. Tommy Park with Wabash Heartland Innovation...

The government is in the process of ramping up efforts to get more Americans vaccinated for Covid, especially in rural areas where vaccination rates are low. (Gary Crawford. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Secretary of Agriculture used Earth Day to highlight USDA's efforts aimed at mitigating climate and encouraging conservation. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack.

We will soon be hearing a lot more information about the Covid vaccines and how vital it is to get everyone vaccinated. (Gary Crawford and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy)

Parents may praise the re-opening of schools and day care centers, but young children may have different feelings. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bradford Wiles, Extension Child Development Specialist at Kansas State University.

The economic damage from Covid-19 is getting a lot of attention from the USDA. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)