Scott Hutchins

When it comes to the path of agriculture and farming as well as Ag innovations and research over the next three decades or so, the USDA's Scott Hutchins says public input and stakeholder feedback is pivotal. "What we're really trying to do here is to find, based on the inputs, the discovery goals that will take us to that next era ...

In order to feed a world population that could reach nine to ten billion in the next three decades, farming experts says a delicate balance between Ag production and production capability must be struck. "In agriculture, increased production improves our ability to reduce food insecurity, and for farmers to be profitable," said USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Eco

This is Ag Week on the University of Idaho campus. And prior to the pandemic, the UI was planning on wrapping up the weeklong event with a keynote address from USDA deputy undersecretary Scott Hutchins. But, after the pandemic broke out, school officials worked to move Ag days into the virtual world ...

Last week, the USDA officially released its five-year science blueprint.   “Technology has led the productivity miracle of American agriculture for over 90s years,” said Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue.  “We keep can’t stop and it's even more important that we continue to lead in international arenas.”   USDA Deputy Undersecret...

Adapting to a changing climate is one of the themes of a new five-year research plan announced by the USDA Wednesday.   “With a changing climate we need to make sure our agricultural system can adjust,” USDA's deputy undersecretary Scott Hutchins said last week, describing the research blueprint.   Hutchins add...

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved three more of President Trump’s nominees for USDA positions. The Hagstrom Report said the committee approved Scott Hutchins to be Agriculture Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, as well as Mindy Brashears to be Under Secretary for Food Safety. The ...

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue Monday named three appointments to Department leadership positions. Perdue named Dr. Mindy Brashears as deputy undersecretary for Food Safety, Naomi Earp as deputy assistant secretary for civil rights, and Dr. Scott Hutchins as deputy undersecretary for research, education, and economics...