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What are some of the directives to the Agriculture Department related to a Presidential Executive Order on economic competition? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The Agriculture Department recently announced a significant investment in the nation's meat and poultry processing facilities to create greater resiliency and productivity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The latest USDA update on agricultural trade continues to show remarkable increases in U.S. exports. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist.

Greater producer flexibility and encouragement to grow cover crops are behind a new measure included within USDA's prevented planting coverage. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy

USDA is encouraging voluntary participation in climate-smart agricultural practices, especially in a pilot program that targets producers in 10 states. Stephanie Ho has more on the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Jimmy Bramblett, NRCS Deputy Chief for Programs.

Starting up a new small-scale meat processing plant is risky, but experts say it can be done under the right conditions. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Producers Justin Tupper and Mark Gardiner. Dr. Glyunn Tonsor with Kansas State University...

Markets are calmer now after USDA's acreage report last week brought out the bulls in the corn and soybean markets. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Farmers have made some somewhat unusual increases in plantings of several crops. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Producers in drought impacts areas continue to worry how their crops and livestock might fare as excessive dryness intensifies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA is looking for partners to help conserve the nation's wetlands. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Carrie Lindig, NRCS Easement Programs Division Director