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USDA researchers are looking at innovations and smart technology to develop traps to help control feral swine populations. (Rod Bain and John Kilgo of the U.S. Forest Service)

As drought continues to expand nationwide, so do concerns about some of the nation's commodities over the winter, such as winter wheat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

John Kilgo of the U.S. Forest Service discusses how traditional feral swine traps work, and their limitations.

The recent start of the Western mountain snowpack season may bring cause for concern about already low water supplies going into the Spring. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

U.S. Forest Service researcher, John Kilgo, discusses how a tech based smart trap works to capture and control feral swine populations.

The legacy of Robert Dole is notable throughout USDA, including one program that is in part named in his honor. (Rod Bain and former U.S. Senator Robert Dole)

USDA analsyts face a tough job this week as they try to make this month's Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts in a time of rapidly changing economic conditions. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) **Broadcasters, USDA will release its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts this...

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that weather and crop conditions in other countries will play a big part in formulating this week's new agricultural supply and demand forecasts.

A challenging two years for ag producers has led to innovations and flexibilities from the crop insurance industry to help growers mitigate these circumstances. (Rod Bain and Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services)

Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services talks about the Hurricane Wind Index - an example of innovation and flexibility within insurance products for ag producers.