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What are some of the notable findings and trends within USDA's latest edition of its annual America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance report? (Rod Bain and Katherine Lacy of the Economic Research Service)

Katherine Lacy of the Economic Research Service discusses the focus areas within the 2023 edition of USDA's "America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance" report.

USDA economic researcher Katherine Lacy offers definitions for various small family farms per the 2023 "America's Farms and Ranches at a Glance" report.

The findings from USDA’s premiere ag data collection survey will become available in early 2024, offering a snapshot in time regarding U.S. agriculture. (Rod Bain and Joe Prusacki of the National Agricultural Statistics Service)

WIC Program supporters are calling for full and predictable funding for this respected nutrition assistance program for low income women, infants and children. (Gary Crawford. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and Georgia Machell with the National WIC Association)

Grace Hou, Illinois Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services, listing some of the benefits of USDA's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

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)