New technology could allow farmers to play a major role in production of sustainable aviation fuel. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

New breakthroughs in sustainable aviation fuel production technology could bring new hope for struggling farmers and rural communities. (Gary Crawford. Meg Whitty, with LanzaJet. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack with his personal take on why developing the sustainable aviation fuels industry is important.

Tax season is underway, and resources are available for landowners with timber on their property that perhaps fall into a tax category. (Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service)

Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service discusses the categories of timber landowners for tax considerations.

One expert says it could be more difficult for producers to turn a profit in 2024. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says farmers should be able to weather another year of possible lower incomes.

In the battle for acreage this spring who will come out on top--corn or soybeans? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

A long-term heat wave along the nation's Gulf Coast and a Tropical Storm that impacted two parts of the Atlantic Coast are among the top weather stories of 2023. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Old Christmas trees are being re-purposed to do more than be turned into mulch. (Gary Crawford and Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)