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The iconic wildfire prevention symbol celebrates eighty years of service in 2024, but how can you write to him to give him anniversary well-wishes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lincoln Bramwell of the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey Bear.

It's coming soon--USDA's first forecast for 2024 crop production and demand. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

You've put a lot of work into that vegetable garden of yours, but how can you keep the critters from stealing you blind? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Charlie Lee, retired Kansas State University extension wildlife expert. Also, cartoon farmer, Emer Fudd.

USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski, listing some of the data that USDA will use this week as it makes its first supply and demand forecast for 2024 crops.

The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is a big win for climate smart farmers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and 'Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

A new USDA agricultural trade forecast is coming soon. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

What is the update regarding cargo shipments and channel restoration over a month after a bridge collapse impeded cargo traffic to and from the Port of Baltimore? Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeig. U.S. Trade Representative's Office...

The world's women farmers will get a lot more attention in 2026. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas Greenfield. USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

The last April U.S. Drought Monitor reveals not only a contracting of total drought coverage area in drought, but also less drought coverage where various crops and commodities are raised. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What are some of the thoughts on whether a 2024 Farm Bill will be passed by Congress and signed into law sometime this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mike Stranz of the National Farmers Union. Joe Gilson of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Jake Westlin of the National...