Obtaining credit is one challenge several young, beginning, and underserved farmers and ranchers face as they begin or expand their operation. Rod Bain looks at this challenge, and how USDA and other are among those working to improve access to farm loans and other forms of credit in this edition of...

The first round of funding for USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities pilot projects was recently announced, providing ground level examples of how such opportunities could utilize and quantify climate smart ag practices, value-add commodities, and develop new markets. Rod Bain looks at the...

What kind of year is 2022 shaping up to be for the nation's farm economy? Gary Crawford gets the answer to that question from two top USDA economists on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service...

The issues resolving heirs’ property and access regarding farm operation and farm programs have led the Agriculture Department to develop a relending program that focuses on resolution in these situations. Rod Bain looks at the Heirs Property Relending Program in this edition of "Agriculture USA"...