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WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2012-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must be built to meet the evolving needs of a 21st century agricultural economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Monday in presenting USDA's Blueprint for Stronger Service, a plan that helps producers continue to drive America...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a call for nominations to serve on a newly-formed advisory committee that will guide better management of our national forests and grasslands. The National Advisory Committee for Implementation of the National Forest System...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded applicants that January 31, 2012, is the last day to submit project pre-proposals for fiscal year 2012 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service...

An Extension experts explains how can you know if that a cold call, text, or e-mail about home repairs or improvement projects is from a legitimate company or individual? (Rod Bain and Elizabeth Kiss (pronounced "Kish") of Kansas State University)

What is the word about our country's cranberry production this season, and what is available on our dinner tables for holiday meals? (Rod Bain and USDA economist Catharine Weber)

Agriculture Department Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey covers the nationwide drought coverage for hay and cattle production areas as of November 1.

What does the first U.S. Drought Monitor of November reveal regarding drought coverage in our nation's crop and commodity areas? (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Meteorologist Brad Rippey)

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses some of the countries where crop production and balance sheet numbers will play a role in this month's USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate scheduled for release on Tuesday.

* - USDA Crop Production Reports and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates for November are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th at Noon Eastern Time - * What are expected to be main contributors to the Agriculture Department's latest round of crop production reports, and supply and demand...

Various USDA trade promotion programs play a key role in boosting U.S. ag exports and expanding customer base in overseas markets. (Rod Bain and Acting Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Michelle Bekkering)