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A new USDA pilot program has grant funding now available for ag employees needing resources to address various farm labor and workforce challenges. (Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Gloria Montaño Greene)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski explains some the traditional areas of focus during the annual event, including the 2024 edition scheduled for February 15 – 16.

2024 marks the 100th anniversary of USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum with initial details about the centennial event recently announced. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

One of the many regions of the world suffering a reduction in agricultural productivity is Sub-Saharan Africa. (Gary Crawford. Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University. Ruramiso Mashumba, Zimbabwean farmer)

Zimbabwean farmer, Ruramiso Mashumba, telling a Washington, D.C. panel discussion on agricultural productivity that sometimes the programs to help small farmers in developing countries are the programs that are keeping them from access to modern farm technology.

Zimbabwean farmer, Ruramiso Mashumba, telling a Washington, D.C. panel discussion on agricultural productivity that productivity is falling in her country partially due to the lack of new crop varieties.

The Chief of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service says recent increases in funding and outreach are behind new applicants of various conservation programs. (Rod Bain and Chief Terry Cosby)

Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke talks about the history and theme of National Cooperative Month.

National Cooperative Month this October provides recognition for the importance of rural utility services such as electricity and telecommunications. (Rod Bain and Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke)

Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andrew Berke explains how the cooperative business model works.