U.S. Department of Agriculture

Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack says it's not too late to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture.

A USDA researcher is working to help farmers with timely and proper fungicide application.

A USDA economist says the persistent drought in the Midwest will lead to higher than normal food price inflation for the rest of the year.

An innovative USDA initiative along the Gulf of Mexico is helping farmers in Mississippi's coastal counties prevent sediment and nutrients from washing into nearby waterways that drain into the Gulf.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told the American Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting that Congress must act soon and pass a Farm Bill.

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey on the warmest year ever in the continental U.S., what caused it, and what to expect this year. (Taped January 10, 2013)

Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack encourages you to respond to the 2012 Census of Agriculture.

A USDA research geneticist is working on a way to grow strawberries year round on the east coast. Dr. Kim Lewers is testing some strawberry cultivars in a new production system designed to extend the growing season in the ...

A USDA economist says Americans will be paying more at the grocery store in 2013.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack addressed the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. on U.S. agriculture's potential and importance. Afterward he talked to reporters about the efforts to pass a new Farm Bill. (Tap...

This four-minute USDA video looks at various innovations from agricultural products by USDA and its private sector partners.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack looks back at the accomplishments and challenges of 2012 and looks ahead to opportunities in 2013. (Taped December 18, 2012)

USDA NRCS On-Boarding video - Speaker: Jane Hardisty, NRCS Acting Deputy Chief for Management

A U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist says there probably won't be much snow across the nation this winter.

USDA's Conservation Stewardship Program is helping private landowners further their efforts to help the environment.

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