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Got the bleak mid-winter gardening blues? An expert has some remedies. Gary Crawford has the seed of a story in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension gardening expert.

Record-setting and unseasonably warm temperatures have created stress for winter wheat, among other crops. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There are now some concrete plans in place to restore some competition to the meat processing sector. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. President of the Oklahoma Farmers Union Scott Blubaugh. U.S. Attorney General Merrick...

Winter wheat needs cold weather in order for the crop to develop normally. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A first of its kind dispute settlement panel was recently utilized as part of a disagreement within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Here's one way December 2021 has broken records. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The latest agricultural trade numbers show U.S. exports running at a blistering pace. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

The year that just ended is the 4th warmest on record -- or, in other words, since 1895. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Corn growers in some states have available an extra crop insurance feature that encourages split fertilizer applications. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has an overview of the the precipitation situation in the nation for 2021.