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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, saying that climate smart production gives many opportunities to farmers

A milestone for the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities Program. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Kaitlyn Hampton is ambitious and goal oriented. As she embarked on her journey as a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholar, she simultaneously assumed other responsibilities, such as pursuing her master’s degree. The 1890 Scholars Program complemented her goals, allowing her to...

During a visit to an Iowa school the Secretary of Agriculture talked about a new program to boost child nutrition in the summer when schools are not in session and not providing school meals. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

A recent USDA study looks at potential stocking impacts and financial climate risks within its Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Aaron Hrozencik

Those Easter eggs may be fun to decorate and nice to look at, but think twice before you eat those eggs. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline. ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...

Why do we color eggs and then hide them from view? Why do bunnies do home delivery of eggs and other foods? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA history expert, Anne Effland. Comedian, Jim Gaffigan.

An expert says wild bee populations are being stressed, but progress is being made on providing good habitat. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Kass Urban-Mead with the Xerces Society.

If you are thinking about taking up vegetable gardening for the first time, Gary Crawford has some expert advice for you on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dennis Patton, Kansas State University lawn and garden expert.

The flow of cattle into feedlots is continuing at high levels. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell.