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Several USDA surveys this year will take a closer look at the swine industry. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Agricultural Statistics Board Chair Joe Parsons.

A new USDA report has the latest look at the wealth and operating profit margin for America's two million farms. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Christine Whitt, ERS.

As the annual Agricultural Outlook Forum approaches its 2021 dates, more details are now out about this year's event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

A simple smart phone app paired with facial recognition technology may be the future for livestock identification and traceback. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. KC Olson, beef cattle scientist at Kansas State University.

A complement to the U.S. Agricultural Innovation Agenda was recently announced - a strategy that offers insight into research projects and opportunities to greatly advance innovation in the future. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and...

The latest update to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program includes expanded eligibility for some commodities. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stepanie Ho. Under Secretary Bill Northey. Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce.

What were some of the big changes in USDA's January crop reports? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

USDA is aiming to help producers weather the negative impact of qualifying natural disasters on crop quality. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Undersecretary Bill Northey. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce.

One expert says farmland values managed to hold their ground in 2020, despite Covid-19, but what about 2021? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Randy Dickhut with Farmers National Company.

A recent weather system was noted for record wind gusts, but the greater concern is how it might impact some of the nation's winter wheat areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey