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USDA meteorologist, Eric Luebehusen, discusses recent weather conditions in the Midwest and how that bodes for both corn and soybean harvests this fall.
The latest USDA efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production is now underway via a grant application period for its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack
A recent meeting of ag. officials from the G20 nations produced some long term commitments and a little controversy. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.
The U.S. Forest Service is using new infrastructure funds to help make our visits to National Forests safer and more enjoyable. (Gary Crawford and Gordi Blum with the U.S. Forest Service)
Grain traders can expect strong market volatility to continue for months. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.
Gordi Blum, with the U.S. Forest Service, saying that the Forest Service is compiling a list of possible projects to improve the visitor experience. The projects are being evaluated using two criteria.
A new USDA report has a number of clues as to a possible gear-down of hog numbers and pork production. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.
Gordi Blum, with the U.S. Forest Service, saying that local economies benefit tremendously from visitors coming to nearby National Forests for recreation.
Existing and expanding drought conditions continue at important times for crops and livestock this fall. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey