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While our nation imports much of its seafood, there is thought this could lead to opportunities to increase U.S. aquaculture production to meet consumer demand. (Rod Bain and David O’Brien of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

A representative for a recent USDA Rural Energy for America Program award discusses how the funding will support clean energy development in their service area. (Rod Bain and Ashley Keltner of Flathead Electric Cooperative)

Food price inflation this year could be the smallest in several years. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, ourlining USDA's New retail food price forecasts.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with USDA's wide ranging grocery store food price forecast.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, lists some of the foods that will likely see high inflation rates this year.

USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack talkiing about the "Buy American" provision in the new school meal standards.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says equity plays a role in school meal nutrition standards.

USDA Wednesday announced actions designed to protect our nation's livestock populations from potential H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza infection. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)