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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)

It looks like many corn and soybean producers changed their minds and their planting intentions between March and actual planting time. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

USDA will be re-surveying farmers in three states about their planted acres, in light of some significant weather-related planting delays. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

Farmers are putting fewer overall acres into production this year. (Gary Crawford and Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson)

Deputy USDA Chief Economist Cindy Nickerson, saying that California rice plantings could hit a low not seen in over 60 years.