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The first ever ministerial for the recently formed Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate resulted in news of progress on various fronts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The Agriculture Secretary Tuesday offered the latest on USDA efforts to update aspects of the Packers and Stockyards Act. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

What are the prospects for US agricultural exports to China? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack. Commerce Department Senior Adviser Elizabeth Economy. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Expanded surveillance of North American flyways is being conducted in efforts to detect and respond to potential cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. (Rod Bain and Koren Custer of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Looking for someone to prepare your tax returns? Gary Crawford talks with an expert who has some advice for us on that subject. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Extension tax expert, Susie Latta. Also, classic comedy team, Abbott and Costello

Recent confirmations of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild bird and poultry flocks have led officials to call for heightened biosecurity measures in commercial and backyard operations. (Rod Bain and APHIS National Incident Commander Koren Custer)

How much sleep do children and teens need? Far more sleep than surveys show they are getting. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Susan Harris, University of Nebraska Extension.

Dryness in the Great Plains is already impacting crop development in some key production states. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Experts at USDA's Outlook Forum said that 2022 prospects for farmers are mostly positive, but with some uncertainties. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says some precipitation may be on its way, but it's not going to be enough to really help crops in drought-affected areas in the Great Plains.