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Latest numbers show Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural products are continuing to be far above last year's levels. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

For trade data purposes USDA is changing the definition of "agricultural" products to include more products. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

Starlings can be costly pests when they steal and contaminate dairy feed. (Stephanie Ho and Ken Preusser, USDA's Wildlife Services)

Starlings can cost dairy farms more than just the the amount of the feed that the birds consume. (Stephanie Ho; Stephanie Shwiff, USDA's Wildlife Services; Ken Preusser, USDA's Wildlife Services)

USDA research economist, Stephanie Shwiff, says it has not been easy for dairy producers to effectively deal with starlings, which can cause millions of dollars of damage at their dairies.

USDA researchers are studying how various non-lethal tools and strategies within an integrated approach can protect livestock from predator attack. (Rod Bain. Julie Young and Elizabeth Miller of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services)

Julie Young of USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services describes some of the strategies and tools, most non-lethal, that make up an integrated livestock protection system against predators.

The Agriculture Secretary provided an update on analysis of USDA based COVID-19 relief for producers during his Commodity Classic appearance. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Renewable fuels will play an important part in meeting America's energy and environmental needs in the coming years, according to the Agriculture Secretary. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains his views on the staying power of the renewable fuels industry, plus what future opportunities for growth, and potential support will be available for this sector.