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What does an annual report on global ag productivity reveal about sustainable ag production rates and the ability to feed the globe in the year 2050? (Rod Bain and Tom Thompson of Virginia Tech University)

A White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health brought stakeholders together to discuss how to end hunger in our country and reduce diet -related diseases by the year 2030. Rod Bain looks at a national strategy and commitments to take on hunger, nutrition, and health issues in this...

Virginia Tech University Professor Tom Thompson explains the measurement used in developing an annual global agricultural production/productivity report, and the findings from the 2022 edition.

The recent White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health introduced a national strategy in addressing those issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A USDA economist explains why the indicator for global agricultural productivity shows a decline in its rate of growth, compared to what is needed to feed the world by the year 2050. (Rod Bain and Keith Fuglie)

What are some of the record-setting figures Hurricane Ian obtained during its height as a Category Four hurricane landing in Florida? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPATING: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Hurricane Ian’s effects on agriculture in its path is now under assessment, a process that is expected to be a slow one. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Eric Luebehusen)

What are the findings in USDA's annual study of international food security, measuring that category in seventy-seven countries across the globe? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Yacob Zereyesus

Long term dryness in much of the winter wheat belt of the Plains continues to impact planting and development of this year’s crop. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Eric Luebehusen)

The best time to wage war on weeds in our lawns is in the fall. Now is the time to launch a pre-emptive strike. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension lawn expert, Dennis Patton. (No, not General Patton)