Videos

Writer Marie Mockett spoke about her journey through the heartland traveling with the wheat harvesters for her family’s farm, and offered her observations on farm life in middle America.…

This 1942 U.S. Department of Agriculture film promotes Victory Gardens and provides instructions to help citizens grow their own fruits and vegetables at home during World War II.

Author Toni Kiser discussed her book, Loyal Forces: The American Animals of World War II. She highlighted the units of mules, dogs, pigeons, and horses that were an integral part of the…

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies met briefly to discuss fiscal year 2021 spending levels for the…

Jane Goodall talked about her book Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink (Grand Central Publishing; September 2, 2009). Ms. Goodall opened her talk…

Intended to encourage careers in the dairy industry, this film shows jobs on the farm and in the production of various milk products. Produced by Vocational Guidance Films, Inc., this is part of the…

Kansas State University History Professor James Sherow talked about his book, The Chisholm Trail: Joseph McCoy’s Great Gamble. Mr. Sherow chronicled entrepreneur Joseph McCoy’s success in…

The Bipartisan Policy Center hosted a virtual event with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue followed by a panel discussion on the nation’s food supply chain. Secretary Perdue spoke about…

Ivanka Trump and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue delivered remarks at a farmers-to-families food program event in Maryland. Governor Larry Hogan (R) also spoke.

Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his home state and on the agriculture industry as a whole.

Focus on Rural America hosted a video conference with former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew and others on the impact of the coronavirus…

Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) talked about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in his state, including the recent shutdown of the Smithfield Pork factory in Sioux Falls, where more…

Philip Brasher spoke via video link about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on U.S. agriculture and supply chains.

Iowa State University Professor Carmen Bain taught a class on women’s work on family farms during the 20th century. She argued that societal expectations for what roles were appropriate for…

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a new initiative, the Agriculture Innovation Agenda, at a forum in the Washington, D.C. area. He spoke about the importance of innovation for…

Agriculture Department officials testified on implementation of the 2018 farm bill before the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. The committee also received testimony…

President Trump held an event in the White House Rose Garden to honor U.S. military dog Conan, who was wounded in the raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. He was joined by first lady…

President Trump signed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act, which revises and expands criminal provisions with respect to animal crushing.

American Farm Bureau Federation executive vice president Dale Moore discussed farm bankruptcies and other issues impacting farmers.

Wildlife biologist, rancher, and author Dan O’Brien talked about the approach and importance of creating a natural and sustainable environment for buffalo ranching. Mr. O’Brien is the owner of the Cheyenne…