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Curt Blades, Senior VP of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, talking about some of the new farming technology that was on display this week in Washington, D.C.

Covid may have forever changed the restaurant industry and our "eating out" experience. Gary Crawford serves this report. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Hudson Riehl, economist with the National Restaurant Association. Plus, classic comedy team, Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey.

More trade discussions are expected between the United States and the United Kingdom in coming weeks after the initial dialogues this week. (Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan.)

Researchers say up to a third of us don't get the sleep we need to stay healthy and rational. That's causing major problems. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susan Harris, with University of Nebraska Extension.

What are some of the trends regarding availability of rural care facilities, and economic impacts of the communities and areas they serve? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small)

The 2022 tornado season got off to a roaring start, but is that normal compared to previous years? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

USDA's Under Secretary for Rural Development talked with lawmakers Tuesday about some of the opportunities currently underway to improve the nation's rural care economy. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

The latest in temporary cargo shipment facilities will soon be established at the Port of Seattle in efforts to improve ag export capability and reduce port congestion. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Winter wheat in the Southern Plains is being negatively impacted by dry conditions. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

There may be more things tying ag. trade to basketball than you might think.....or maybe not. Gary Crawford has the play-by-play. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.