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Some experts say carbon markets for farmers are not quite ready for prime time. (Gary Crawford. Dr. Joe Outlaw, Texas A and M University economist. Chuck Conner, on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance)

Robby Burns believes he has two callings – as a U.S. Forest Service wildland hotshot firefighter, - and a competitive snowboarder, who recently achieved a lifelong dream by competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics. He believes both callings have several similar, intertwined, components that have shaped...

USDA's latest look at the dairy industry is forecasting a record high all-milk price. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

There were two highlights in USDA's March WASDE report, in two very different parts of the world. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTCIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

USDA's latest look at meat trade raises its forecast for U.S. beef exports.(Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Rural, and in some cases suburban, watersheds and dams will benefit from improvements supported by recent USDA infrastructure funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie

Beef production is up, while production of other meat types is down. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Has the pandemic dramatically and permanently changed our food eating and buying habits? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Andy Harig with the Food Marketing Institute. Mr. Harig's presented his findings at USDA's Outlook Forum.

China's purchases of U.S. agricultural products are falling below levels of a year ago. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

One expert says it's going to take quite a long time for the nation's restaurant industry to recover from the pandemic. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Hudson Riehl, economist with the National Restaurant Association. His comments came at the USDA's recent Outlook Forum.