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Findings and present examples are part of recent USDA research into concentration in the food retail sector and what that may mean regarding competition. (Rod Bain and economic researcher James MacDonald)

A recent USDA study looked at trends in concentration among seed industry companies, and how competition was impacted. (Rod Bain and James MacDonald of the Economic Research Service)

USDA June prices report shows producers getting lower prices than June of last year for almost every product. (Gary Crawford)

What's behind this summer's widespread global heat wave? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, describes the progression of this summer's heat wave.

How will retail food prices behave in 2023? Will we see lower prices or continued price hikes? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast from the USDA on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan. Classic entertainers, George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Our nation Tuesday announced it is seeking a second dispute resolution panel under U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to challenge Canada’s dairy tariff-rate-quota allocation policy. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Are consumers in for another year of large increases in food prices? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan.

A return of below normal temperatures across much of the U.S. this week bring with it various challenges and some benefits. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

If you want to try growing your own garden transplants from seed this winter, Gary Crawford has some tips from an expert. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Ward Upham, Kansas State University Extension horticultural expert.