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Many faming farms are considering innovative technologies and approaches for their operations, in the context of keeping family members on the farm. (Rod Bain. Scott Brown of the University of Missouri. Jim Mintert of Purdue University)

Jim Mintert of University discusses how two sisters found their own niche within their Indiana family farm and in turn created a more diverse and profitable operation.

Is the beef cattle herd still in line for more shrinkage? Or is there a turnaround in the works? We may get some clues in an upcoming USDA report. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell) ****USDA will release its twice - yearly Cattle report this coming Wednesday, January 31st at...

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, saying that the upcoming USDA Cattle report will let us know if cattle producers are finally starting to hold on to some heifers for breeding or if they are continuing to send more heifers to feedlots? ****USDA will release its twice - yearly Cattle report...

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, saying the upcoming USDA Cattle Inventory Report will give us the number of cattle that are outside feedlots and available for future placement. ****USDA will release its twice - yearly Cattle report this coming Wednesday, January 31st at 3pm EST****

Farmland owners that have timber on their property have some tax considerations outside of agriculture to keep in mind when filing their returns. (Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service)

Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service discusses some deductions that timber landowners could apply to their income tax returns.

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.