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Hog producers seem to be approaching the new year with a "Wait-and-See" Attitude. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The ag sector continues to explain to consumers how farm and food innovations and technologies offer benefits to them. (Rod Bain. Chad Passman of John Deere. Scott Holt of Merck Animal Health)

This is the time of year when we look back at the year that's ending and ahead to the year to come. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford takes the farm economy to the doctor's office for its annual health checkup. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

As some areas of the Southern and Central Plains have seen no or little precipitation since mid-October, impacts on crops, pastures and rangelands continue to grow more adverse. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Rising food prices and supply chain problems are causing headaches for school meal providers, but some help is coming. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Stacy Dean. Administrator of USDA's Agriculture...

The next few days will feature temperatures in the lower 48 states at extreme ends of the spectrum, from bitter cold to summer-like warmth. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The wide range of USDA rural infrastructure investments is on display through projects receiving recently announced Rural Development funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Iowa State Rural Development Director Theresa Greenfield. Arizona State Rural Development Director Charlene...

Parts of the country will experience active weather conditions for the remainder of 2021 and into the start of 2022.(Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Getting your home and life back to normal after a disaster can be an emotional rollercoaster. Gary Crawford has an expert with tips for coping with disasters, such as the tornadoes that recently hit Kentucky and five other states. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Tina Chasek, with the University of...

Several parts of the West have reported significant rain and snow in recent days - a trend expected to continue going into the new year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)