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The 2024 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” intersects with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Program’s dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility as we celebrate African Americans’ artistic...

Black History Month is a time of celebration, education, and reflection at Black Seeds Urban Farm, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Bobby and Derravia Rich started the community garden to provide local, organic fruits, vegetables, and nuts to neighbors with little or no access to fresh, nutritious...

Program At-a-Glance Thursday, February 15 8:00 - 9:15am Opening Program Welcome: Deputy Secretary Torres-Small USDA previews the major challenges we will face as we cultivate the future of agriculture. 2024 Agricultural Economic & Foreign Trade Outlook: Chief Economist Seth Meyer USDA’s Chief...

Most farmers are in for a spate of unusually benign winter weather. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talking about one Western region with very low snowpacks.

The Outlook for the Western water supply situation is improving in most watersheds. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Texas pastures and rangelands are making a slow recovery after years of drought. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Grocery Store food prices are only a tad higher than one year ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for Feb. 20th through the 26th.

What are some of the notable data points regarding the 2022 Census of Agriculture’s study of farm products and value? (Rod Bain and Bryan Combs of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)