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The current fiscal year for our nation's agricultural trade recently reached its midway point, but what are the trends both month-over-month, and year-over-year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist James Kaufman

Has U.S. pasture and rangeland conditions nationwide improved since the last report in the fall, and this same time last year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Some USDA reports discontinued in 2024 are being reinstated for 2025, which most starting this May. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Troy Joshua of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

A diverse method of current and developing research is assisting in better understanding and control of various animal influenzas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deena Jones of the U.S. National Poultry Research Center. Tavis Anderson of the National Animal Disease Center

Genetic research by USDA is behind the development of an alfalfa variety with a greater tolerance to high salinity levels found in irrigation ground water or recycled water. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and geneticist Devinder Sandhu

What are some of the reasons a USDA official believes the May Agricultural Trade Mission to Hong Kong offers some unique opportunities for product promotion and sales? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

Interested parties seeking Fiscal Year 2026 funding for agricultural trade promotion through one or more of USDA’s programs have until early June to apply. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

How is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration involved in various USDA and federal efforts to monitor and resolve various challenges to farming and ranching here on Earth? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brad Doorn of NASA

USDA through its Farm Service Agency aids producers impacted by disaster through a suite of emergency programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Bill Beam

Ever heard of biologicals? These natural tools are a growing part of the grower toolbox. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mark Foster of AMVAC. Matthew Pye of FMC. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag.