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USDA has issued its latest quarterly agricultural trade forecast, revising fiscal year 2023 numbers from the previous forecast in May, and providing a first glimpse of what potential FY 2024 ag exports could look like. Rod Bain goes over and inside the numbers on this edition of “Agriculture USA”...

Our nation recently requested a USMCA dispute settlement panel related to Mexico’s ban of biotech food products, but what are the next steps in that process? (Rod Bain and U.S. Trade Representative's Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip)

What is the legacy of Idalia, a former hurricane that crossed parts of the Southeast at August’s end? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

U.S. Trade Representative's Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip discusses a U.S. dispute with Mexico's policy on biotech grain products, and efforts to resolve the matter within the framework of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Idalia is perhaps the explanation point on what has been a sudden jump in tropical storm activity in the Atlantic and Caribbean Basins this past month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Farmers are seeing another decline in direct government payments. (Gary Crawford and USDA Deputy Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree comes from a state and national forest with close association to the history of this iconic holiday display. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Amy Albright of the U.S. Forest Service

The dairy sector is feeling the squeeze from lower milk prices and higher feed costs. (Gary Crawford and Deputy Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)

When will food shoppers see so-called "normal" food price inflation? Gary Crawford has one answer from an expert. PARTICIPATION : Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

Most of the Southeastern cotton crop escaped major damage from the remnants of Hurricane Idalia. (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)