The Agriculture Secretary took the podium at the daily White House press briefing Wednesday to give an update on efforts to reduce hunger in our nation. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains three aspects of the proposed American Families Plan that address areas of food insecurity, particularly focused on children.

The Agriculture Secretary says a recent ag stakeholder roundtable demonstrated the farmer-led support behind developing new climate smart based economies and innovations. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

One USDA priority is making sure all of the country's school chidren are fed.(Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is reviewing the plan that forms the basis of its nutrition programs. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

U.S. agricultural product exports continue to climb. (Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. USDA economist, Dylan Russell)

Corn prices and corn exports are still making news. (Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski and USDA economist, Dylan Russell)

Americans are buying more foreign agricultural products. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist Dylan Russell)

Dylan Russell, USDA economist, with U.S. agricultural export and import numbers for the first half of this 2021 fiscal year.

This year's first pasture condition ratings are at the lowest level this century.(Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)