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Much groundwork had been laid years - decades - prior to the founding of USDA's Soil Conservation Service, which became the Natural Resources Conservation Service and celebrates a ninetieth anniversary milestone this year. Rod Bain looks at some of the seeds planted that blossomed into a resource in...

Big data continues to be a growing part of ag operations – whether in the field, research lab, or resource offering. How far has ag come in the development of big data and what are some projects and programs that could feature big data in the future? Rod Bain takes a look in this edition of...

USDA plant germplasm repositories are among domestic and global resources designed to protect vital crop materials and genetic diversity. Yet the mission of these genetic resource facilities goes beyond protection - developing new cultivars that improve traits and excite consumers. Rod Bain talks...

What are some of the things one may not know about a Washington D.C. tradition – the annual Spring cherry blossoms – or the ornamental cherry trees found in our nation’s capital or perhaps your yard? Rod Bain looks at some of the secrets of the flowering cherry trees in this edition of “Agriculture...

USDA’s history as an agricultural research stalwart includes much study and activity occurring in the Department’s early years at its headquarters in what is now the National Mall in Washington D.C. – hard to picture today. Rod Bain presents part one of series on farm and food research on the...

Uncertain economic conditions for several farmers last fall led to Congressionally approved emergency payments - what has become USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Pogram - ECAP. Now accepting applications, Rod Bain looks at the factors behind ECAP and details about the current sign-up period in...

While National Agriculture Day and Week each March shines the spotlight on farming, ranching, and forestry in America, this awareness effort also points to how essential ag is in everyday life. Rod Bain talks with several appreciative for our nation’s safe, secure, and abundant supplies of food...

Artificial intelligence is becoming more involved in aspects of food and farm production, with a myriad of technologies already in use, and innovations in the research and development pipeline. Rod Bain looks at the growing connection between AI and ag in this edition of “Agriculture USA”...

The combination of lower egg laying bird flocks due in part to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and higher egg prices for consumers due to lower supplies has industry stakeholders seeking solutions, such as a comprehensive strategy recently presented by the Agriculture Department...

Animal disease preparedness is the focus of tabletop training exercises simulating response to potential outbreaks, including several with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as a participant. Rod Bain looks at how these exercises provide necessary understand and course of action...