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Will recent rains rejuvenate pastures burned by drought? (Gary Crawford and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The world gathers in Egypt for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, and U.S, representatives will discuss and demonstrate how agriculture is playing a key part in climate mitigation and sustainability efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Ernie Shea of...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the national weather forecast for November 15th through the 21st.

A recent USDA-led ag trade mission to East Africa was the latest effort to expand trade opportunities in the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

Training the next generation of crop insurance agents, adjusters and educators within underserved communities is the focus two new Risk Management Agency partnership investments. (Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger)

USDA is getting feedback from the poultry industry and many other groups on its Salmonella reduction plans. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin and several participants in USDA's recent listening session.

Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger explains the intent of two partnerships designed to increase education and training in the crop insurance industry, particularly within underserved communities.

The coverage of drought nationally grew over October, but what does it means for some crops and resources going into November? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What were some of the factors leading to the record level of agricultural exports in the fiscal year just ended? (Gary Crawford and Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultura Service)

Against all odds, the U.S. has just had the biggest agricultural trade year ever. Gary Crawford has facts, figures, and reactions. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Dylan Russell. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foregin Agricultural Service.