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A Natural Resources Conservation Service report looks at developing trends in conservation over time and some of the impacts from practices and technologies. (Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby)

A U.S. Forest Service wildland hotshot firefighter discusses the similarities between his vocation and his athletic endeavors as a U.S. Olympic team member. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Robby Burns

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses some of the key findings from the most recent Conservation Effects Assessment Project study on conservation trends.

Details of a USDA grant program designed to develop additional fertilizer production domestically will be announced later this year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Terry Cosby discusses the components with Conservation Effects Assessment Project studies to look at trends in conservation.

The U.S., the Agriculture Secretary, and the world are watching events in Ukraine closely to monitor that nation’s ability to produce farm goods, and export to markets, with a focus on food security. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

One grain trade analyst says predicting potential Ukrainian crop production and exports is almost impossible because there are too many unknowns involved. (Gary Crawford and Jason Grant, Virginia Tech grain trade analyst)

The Agriculture Secretary announced that additional USDA-led agricultural trade missions are scheduled for this year following an earlier endeavor in Dubai. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Jason Grant, Virginia Tech University global trade analyst, listing just a few of the questions surrounding potential crop production in Ukraine.

What does domestic and global cotton categories reveal regarding USDA's first forecasts for cotton for this marketing year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA cotton analyst James Johnson