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It has taken well over a decade for agriculture to become a consideration, let alone a major component, of climate mitigation efforts in the context of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land

Agriculture’s role as a climate mitigation tool has slowly gained recognition by the global community over the years – leading up to a day set aside for ag at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference. (Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land)

The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

There's cause for some optimism for the winter wheat crop. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Federal weather forecasters believe La Nina will be predominant this winter, but how might that affect agriculture across the country? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The harvest season is done for most corn and soybean producers. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with comments on 95% of the corn crop having been harvested.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a soybean harvest update.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a cotton harvest update.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with a peanut crop update.