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Will this year bring a change in the upward spiral of retail food prices? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

This year, USDA's Agricultural Outook Forum will focus on innovative ways that pursuing sustainable practices can benefit farm operations -- especially when it comes to rising costs. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski. Bruce...

Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, giving the new USDA 2022 food price forecast, starting with the expected increase for all types of food taken together.

Funding was recently granted to new partnerships between USDA Climate Hubs and local Cooperative Extension in regional projects aimed at climate-based research and education. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille

Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, with a look at the trends in retail beef prices.

Some of the NFL playoff games so far have been played in fairly decent weather, unlike some wild games of the past. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Also former Packers running back, Chuck Mercein. Former Miami Dolphins coach, Don Shula.

Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, says if you eat out this year, look for those food prices at restaurants to be several percentage points higher than in 2021.

Drought has continued to negatively impact US wheat -- both spring and winter. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

With highly pathogenic avian influenza being found in wild birds in the U.S., poultry producers are on high alert. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Julianna Lenoch and Dr. Jack Shere, both with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

In the battle for acres which crop is likely to come out on top this spring? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.