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Are consumers paying a fair price for meat products? Are farmers getting a fair price for their livestock? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture.

Competitive grant funding designed to support farm, food, and frontline grocery store workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Medical experts are trying to dispel the many myths and misconceptions that have sprung up about the Covid vaccinations. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Dr. Fred Gerr, Professor Emeritus of the University of Iowa.

The drought in the West is shaping up to be what is known as a Mega Drought. Stephanie Ho has more information about how experts make that determination. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA Chief Meteorologist, Mark Brusberg.

Healthcare facilities in Rural America with plans to increase services and improve facilities have an avenue of assistance via USDA Rural Development grants and loans. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Bill Flagg of the Center for the Advancement of Rural Living. Luis Villareal of Cactus...

The former hurricane known as Ida made quite an impact with damages all long its path, including some still being assessed. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

A recent USDA study reveals both honeybee colony movement patterns as well as economic impacts from such transport. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Jennifer Bond

The nutrition incentive program honoring a former USDA Under Secretary recently awarded grants that expanded focus on systems impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Suzanne Stluka of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Colleges and Universities with ag research and extension programs not under the land grant university designation recently received federal grants to continue their innovation and teaching efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director...

Americans are increasing their consumption of caffeine, but how much is too much? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University Extension Food Scientist and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center for Food Science.