Each year there are a million cases of human illness related to Salmonella infections. The USDA is launching a new comprehensive effort to reduce those illnesses. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin)

Fifteen research projects recently received grants associated with a USDA program focused on advancing sustainable ag systems. (Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille)

Some of the same insects that scare us also provide a vital part in ecosystem health. (Rod Bain and Purdue University Emeritus entomologist, Tom Turpin)

Hemp is an old crop with a lot of old history, but it's writing some new history right now. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history researcher, Anne Effland. Former Presidents Richard Nixon and Donald Trump. Gerald Tillman with USDA's...

Good weather is expected this week for field work. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The USDA is investing 272 million dollars for projects to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater systems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Nathan Ohle, CEO of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership. Matt Holmes, CEO of the National...

Drought relief is expected for some parts of the West. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A series of USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grants address various aspects of benefit and program integrity, efficiency, and delivery at the state and local levels. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and SNAP Associate Administrator Jessica Shahin

The La Nina weather pattern will not bring much drought-relief for the Southwest. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Most of us are flunking the clean hands test, at least in our kitchens. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service