Almost seventy recommendations are found in the final report recently presented by USDA’s Equity Commission as ways to improve equity and inclusion in the Department and among its stakeholders and programs. Rod Bain looks at the crafting of this document and some of its recommendations in this...

The U.S. Senate this week confirmed the nomination of Basil Gooden to become USDA's new Under Secretary for Rural Development. (Rod Bain and Basil Gooden)

White House and USDA officials recently announced a series of rural economic development investments as part of a Rural Prosperity Town Hall Meeting. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden.

The Agriculture Secretary says a new initiative is designed to encourage increased use of underutilized renewable energy technologies among ag producers. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how the joint USDA-Energy Department Rural and Agricultural Income and Savings from Renewable Energy (RAISE) Initiative could benefit producers.

Food shoppers will likely see only low to moderate food price hikes this year. Gary Crawford has the latest forecast. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Megan Sweitzer, USDA economist.

Three components within USDA’s Local Agriculture Market Program are now accepting applications for grant awards through May 14th. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

It's time to recognize the work of a special type of engineer. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kevin Farmer, Director of the Conservation Engineers Division of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Andy Deichert, USDA State Conservation Engineer for West Virginia

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses the intent of the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP) and its various grant program offerings.