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Four centers under USDA's Dairy Business Innovation Initiative provide financial support and technical assistance to dairy growers seeking ways to grow and innovate their operations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

How might farmer adoption of climate smart agricultural methods and production of commodities from such provide economic, social, and health opportunities for communities? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Basil Gooden

USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

* - Bat Week 2024 is October 24 - 31 - * Pollination and pest control are two of the many ways bats benefit farmers, which is why bat health and habitat conservation is essential. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the U.S. Forest Service

USDA's latest trade update shows a mixed bag of ag trade trends. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

USDA’s recent set of fair and competitive market announcements include a three-part strategy designed to make germplasm research and the seeds they produce more available for development. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green

The Agriculture Department recently announced the latest actions designed to increase competition and fairness in both the meat retail industry and livestock markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green

What was some of the notable news and industry reaction associated with USDA’s October crop production forecasts? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

What are some of the initial concerns about Hurricane Milton associated with impacts to various Florida crops? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A Senior Agriculture Department official recently explained how Hurricane Helene impacted agriculture, and some of the ways USDA is assisting producers in recovery efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie