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The latest USDA Trade Update has mostly positive news on U.S. agricultural trade. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

Dairy producers have until February 18th to enroll in USDA's dairy safety net program, and can expect some updates regarding Dairy Margin Coverage in 2022. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Multiple projects in animal disease prevention, preparedness, response, and research were recent recipients of USDA funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

The biofuel industry recently learned of new blending volume targets as well as a decision regarding small refinery waivers as proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Emily Skor of Growth Energy. Robert White of the Renewable Fuels Association. Doug...

Christmas tree growers of today are worried that as they retire, there are no younger growers lined up to take over. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Christmas tree growers, Blake Rafeld, Jay Bustard and Jim Gehlsen.

The legacy of late U.S. Senator Robert Dole is notable throughout USDA, including one program that is in part named in his honor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and former U.S. Senator Robert Dole

The latest USDA "forecast" for 2021 shows that farm income will end the year even higher than was expected. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

Farmers are seeing fertilizer prices soar and supplies dwindle. This could change farmers' plans for next year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Rod Wells, on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

As drought continues to expand nationwide, so do concerns about some of the nation's commodities over the winter, such as winter wheat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The recent start of the Western mountain snowpack season may bring cause for concern about already low water supplies going into the Spring. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey