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Some of the highlights from the recent USDA-led agricultural trade mission to the United Kingdom were recalled by the delegation�s leader, the Deputy Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

What will rising interest rates mean for farmers and for agriculture in general? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

What should a producer know about keeping records and documents in the event of a natural disaster, as well as what documentation should they obtain if a disaster affects their operation? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

USDA's Farm Service Agency reminds crop producers that the deadline is coming soon for reporting of crop acreage for this season, and what information they will need to provide. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

Various challenges to fertilizer producers have underscored the need for greater resiliency within the industry to assure product gets to customers in a timely manner. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cory Rosenbusch of The Fertilizer Institute

A myriad of weather events came together in a June event in Southwest Kansas, resulting in the deaths of over 2,000 head of cattle. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

How can farms and ranches, agricultural and food production companies, protect themselves from the growing threat of cyberattacks? Tips are provided by Rod Bain and a land grant university professor in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Doug Jacobson of Iowa State University

Nominations are now being accepted for USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees, as well as newly formed Urban Agriculture Committees, as part of an annual election process. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Marcus Graham

What motivates farmer decisions on conservation practices? USDA is surveying farmers to find out. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dan Mullarkey with the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service. Joe Parsons with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Lawmakers are hearing all kinids of farm program ideas being suggested by experts for possible use in the new Farm Bill. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Joe Outlaw, Texas A and M economist.