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What makes potatoes a vegetable that constitutes a loyal, perhaps fanatic, consumer base? That and other trivia on taters guaranteed to bring spud lovers to delight are part of Rod Bain's focus in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA research economist Catharine Weber...

USDA Tuesday forecasted record production and yield for this year's corn crop - part of a look at forecasts based in part on farmer surveys. (Rod Bain)

The symbol of wildfire prevention turned 81 years old earlier this month – cause for celebration and recollection of this popular character. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Smokey Bear. U.S. Forest Service historian Lincoln Bramwell

USDA’s August corn production report came in with surprising numbers but what role did acreage adjustments play in that? (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There are several food safety tips to pack along with school lunches for your child, courtesy of a USDA food safety expert. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA food safety expert Meredith Carothers

USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer explains the contributions of farmer surveys and Farm Service Agency acreage data in the August projections of U.S. corn and soybean production.

It may be late in the summer season, but fresh summer fruits remain plentiful and available for us to enjoy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA research economist Catharine Weber. Some classic summertime songs.

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses lower USDA soybean acreage and production forecasts in August and initial response by the markets.

More consumers are realizing how producer-funded commodity checkoff programs provides them a myriad of usable items – whether products, education, or information. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Famous thespians Robert Mitchum and Sam Elliot. Mac Marshall and Kyle Durham of the United...

Chief Economist Seth Meyer discusses adjustments in cotton, wheat, and rice acreage within USDA's August Crop Production Reports.