NASS

USDA Pilots New Strategy to Recruit Minority Serving Institution Graduates

May 08, 2015 Marcus A. Brownrigg, Acting Deputy Director, Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

As we’ve celebrated Public Service Recognition Week this week, Secretary Vilsack and employees all across the government have shared what an honor it is to work as a public servant. But, it’s no secret that the federal hiring process is a lengthy one, which can be especially frustrating for recent...

Initiatives

South Dakota Becoming an Agriculture Powerhouse

May 07, 2015 Erik Gerlach, National Agricultural Statistics Service

The Census of Agriculture is the most complete account of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them. Every Thursday USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will highlight new Census data and the power of the information to shape the future of American agriculture. South Dakota...

Conservation

USDA Celebrates the Public Service of 12 Unsung Heroes

May 06, 2015 Assistant Secretary for Administration Dr. Gregory Parham

Every day, USDA employees are hard at work providing safe, nutritious food for our families and children; conserving our land and natural resources; supporting our nation’s farmers and ranchers; expanding market opportunities for American agriculture at home and abroad; and investing in our rural...

Conservation Health and Safety Forestry Animals Plants Research and Science

Measuring Environmental Effects of Conservation Practices

May 05, 2015 Tynisha Tolbert, Agricultural Statistician

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA's rich science and research profile. Have you ever heard the saying, “In God we trust, all others bring data?" Those are the words of William Edwards Deming, a...

Conservation Research and Science

Kentucky Agriculture - Snapshot of Bluegrass State Farming

April 30, 2015 Dave Knopf, Eastern Mountain Region Director, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Conservation

USDA Continues to Expand Local and Regional Market Data

April 23, 2015 Craig A. Morris, AMS Livestock, Poultry, and Seed Program Deputy Administrator

Are you in the market for data covering locally and regionally produced agricultural products? You are not alone. Consumer demand for local and regional food products continues to soar, with retail sales at an estimated $6.1 billion in 2012. Thanks to support from the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA Market...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Oregon Agriculture is a Festival for Foodies

April 23, 2015 Dave Losh, Oregon State Statistician, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Conservation

The Bayou State: Louisiana Agriculture Keeps Rising

April 16, 2015 Nathan Crisp, Louisiana State Statistician, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Conservation

April Brings Forth Crop Progress Reports

April 14, 2015 Anthony Prillaman, Field Crops Section Head, National Agricultural Statistics Service

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. It’s been said, “April showers bring forth May flowers.” For USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and...

Conservation

Farming Going Strong in Kansas According to #AgCensus

April 09, 2015 Dean Groskurth, Northern Plains Regional Office Director, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Conservation

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