Punxsutawney Phil's weather forecast has caused some debate in weather prediction circles. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

A USDA initiative could soon establish its framework for research and testing to help producers and landowners establish incentives for climate smart agriculture and forestry practices. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary Wednesday explained how part of how USDA is approaching increased promotion and adoption of climate smart agriculture and forestry among stakeholders. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary says current USDA programs have great potential to incentivize producers and landowners to undertake climate smart agriculture and forestry practices. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is making a big investment in programs and projects to create wealth in rural America. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announcing a major investment in building the economies of rural communities.

Equal and Fair Access to USDA programs is a major priority of the Agriculture Department, especially for one USDA official. (Gary Crawford and Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Do some USDA conservation programs make it harder for beginning farmers to access land? (Gary Crawford and Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency Administrator)

Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, telling a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing that his agency is hiring more people to meet the needs of the agency and of farmers.