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Applicants of and projects under USDA's meat and poultry processing capacity and expansion programs now have a new technical assistance network available as a resource. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Mae Wu. Dave Carter of...

Drought appears to be playing a part in the most recent USDA Cattle on Feed report - one that perhaps surprised industry analysts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

An enterprising technology company is developing a system that would let big trucks and tractors run on 100% ethanol. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and B.J. Johnson, CEO of Clear Flame Engine Technologies.

What are some of the challenges involved with the ocean shipping industry as it continues efforts to curb supply chain disruptions? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Walter Lanza

What are some of the thoughts about the shaping of focus and programs within the conservation title of a new Farm Bill? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Johnathan Coppess of the University of Illinois. Lynn Tjeerdsma. Dan Yeoman of ReHarvest. Ryan Taylor of Ducks Unlimited. Melinda Cep of...

President Biden has released plans for how federal agencies are going to assure equity in delivering government programs. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. ***broadcasters--For a look at what USDA is doing in the equity space...

What were some of the happenings within USDA's latest look at livestock and poultry production and price? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Researchers are zeroing in on ways to combat a major pig disease that costs hog producers millions of dollars a year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA scientist, Dr. Joan Lunney.

What are some of the notable trends regarding irrigated agriculture, as found in a recent USDA study? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Aaron Hrozencik of the Economic Research Service

Drought conditions means California almond growers usually pump more groundwater for irrigation, yet lower groundwater levels could result in issues for trees and crops. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA researcher Ray Anderson