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How has agricultural trade in our country evolved over the course of 100 years, per the perspective of a USDA senior economist? (Rod Bain and Senior Economist Sharon Sydow)

USDA Senior Economist Sharon Sydow discusses significant legislation in the scope of our nation's food and farm trade during the decade of the 1930's.

There are many definitions from several viewpoints what food security is, including two involving fertilizers and crop protection products. (Rod Bain. Corey Rosenbusch of the Fertilizer Institute. Kellie Bray of CropLife America.)

The costs of eating out are rising rapidly. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, outlining one of the reasons why the costs of eating out are rising faster than the cost of food.

USDA's latest price report shows an improvement in livstock prices and the opposite situation for crop producers. (Gary Crawford)

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about an August hurricane that had significant impacts through the eastern half of the country, its agriculture and its supply chain.