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Growing our Future with Military Children

Christine Tomkus, Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Program Manager, USDA

April is the Month of the Military Child.

Farming Food and Nutrition Forestry Initiatives Recreation Research and Science Rural
USDA Military Spouse and Veteran Employment Program Manager Christine Tomkus speaks to children about opportunities in agriculture at Whiteman AFB in Missouri

Agriculture Across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Terry Matlock, Public Affairs Specialist, National Agricultural Statistics Service

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of life in the U.S. Delta Region consisting of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.

Research and Science
A farmer holding a soybean crop in a field

USDA Science Powering Your Game Day

Megan Guilfoyle, Public Affairs Specialist

This weekend, millions will be watching the big game.

Research and Science
A photo on a sports field with a plate of chicken wings and vegetables, a football, and cotton in the forefront. A blue banner with the text “USDA Science” is overlaying the picture

'Tis the Season to be Counted: U.S. Farmers Give the Gift that Keeps Giving By Participating in 2012 Census

December 18, 2012 Renee Picanso, NASS Census and Survey Division Director

The end of December is typically marked by people returning holiday gifts that don’t fit or aren’t quite right. But this year, farmers and ranchers across the country can give themselves a gift that won’t be returned and will keep on giving even after the holiday season – a voice for their industry...

Research and Science

What’s Next for Agriculture? Secretary Vilsack Wants to Hear from You!

December 13, 2012 Amanda Eamich, Director of Web Communications

Last week we asked why young Americans should care about the Farm Bill by inviting you to use social media to help tell the story about what is at stake in your lives and communities. The response has been overwhelming! We read tweets from aspiring young scientists about the importance of the Farm...

Conservation Energy Rural Research and Science

U.S. Food Shopping Out of Sync with Nutritional Advice

December 11, 2012 Richard Volpe, Food Markets Branch, Economic Research 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. Many of our diets aren’t what they should be. Americans eat fewer fruits and vegetables than Federal nutrition guidance...

Food and Nutrition Research and Science

President’s Council of Advisors Releases First Study on the Value of Agricultural Research, Declares U.S. ‘Undisputed World Leader’

December 07, 2012 Matt Herrick, Office of Communications

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) today presented a report on the importance of USDA’s leadership in agricultural research. The Council is a diverse group of individuals appointed by the President from across the basic and applied scientific community to advise...

Research and Science

Why Should Young People Care About The Farm Bill?

December 07, 2012 Rachael Dubinsky and Rebecca Frank, Office of Communications

As young people that grew up in urban areas, it’s easy to wonder why we, or our peers, should care about the Farm Bill. The truth of the matter is, the Farm Bill affects more than just farmers. As Congress works to pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the year, it’s crucial to make our voices...

Conservation USDA Results Food and Nutrition Rural Research and Science

A New Tool for Breeding Better Wheat

December 04, 2012 Olin Anderson, Research Leader, Agricultural Research Service Genomics and Gene Discovery Research Unit, Albany, Calif.

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 the USDA's rich science and research portfolio. An international team of scientists, including some from USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, has identified the 90,000...

Research and Science

Year-End Statistics Critical to Farm Disaster and Insurance Programs for Producers

December 04, 2012 Bob Bass, Director, NASS National Operations Center

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. At the end of the year, some producers may be feeling survey fatigue from responding to numerous requests from USDA’s National...

Research and Science