On October 4, 2016, Lisa Mensah, Under Secretary for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development, posted a blog item “The Bio-Based Economy and Renewable Energy: USDA’s Record of Success,” reviewing the history of USDA’s work with the biobased economy. USDA Rural Development has spearheaded the effort to promote economic growth through expansion of the biobased industry. Lisa Mensah outlines positive impacts of USDA’s programs,...