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USDA is projecting another year of rising imports of agricultural products. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

How might crossing desirable traits in both dairy and beef cattle produce animals that can provide value-added to its owners? (Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina)

Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina explains the schedule for raising a potential crossbred beef-dairy cow, and how that coincides with various beef export requirements.

Olivia Genther-Shroder of Purina discusses some of the desired genetic traits focused on in beef-dairy cattle crossbreeding.

USDA Radio's Gary Crawford selected one event as his most memorable in covering fifty years of the Agriculture Department. (Rod Bain and Gary Crawford)

USDA Radio Reporter-Producer Gary Crawford discusses his coverage of the winter 1979 tractorcade on the National Mall in Washington DC.

For the second consecutive year, agriculture will have a day of recognition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference for its part in global climate mitigation efforts. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some of the highlights of our nation’s climate mitigation efforts – part of the U.S. presentation at the upcoming COP 29.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses some global examples of agriculture addressing climatic challenges - agriculture again being an area of focus at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.

In just a few hours, we will have a clearer idea of the market prospects for the crops now being harvested. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski) ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday, Nov. 8th***