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Matt MacLachlan, USDA economist, with USDA's early forecast for food prices in 2022.

Export of U.S. farm and food goods has experienced some challenges due to disruptions in the shipping transport side of the supply chain. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Courtney Knupp of the U.S. Soybean Export Council. Ryan LeGrand of the U.S. Grains Council. Cassandra Kubell of EDGE...

This time of year many of us are getting annual health checkups. Today we take the farm economy for its checkup. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDS Chief Economist Seth Meyer

Carbon sequestration via agriculture could become accelerated in coming years thanks to both new innovations and opportunities for monetary and ecosystem benefits. (Rod Bain and Jason Weller of Land O'Lakes)

Concerns about increased stress and mental health problems in rural America have prompted various farm organizations to develop resources and programs to address this issue. (Rod Bain. Terri Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union)

Biological control development continues offering new innovations to help producers control pest and disease threats. (Rod Bain. Jason Ward. USDA researcher Shawn Steffan)

The top USDA Economist says he hopes he's wrong, but right now he's projecting that 2022 will be more challenging that this past year has been. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, says he hopes some of his projections for 2022 commodity prices and income turn out to be wrong.

Recent investments demonstrate how USDA Rural Development programs support community projects that provide basic needs for rural citizens. (Rod Bain and Arizona State Rural Development Director Charlene Fernandez)

Arizona State Rural Development Director Charlene Fernandez discusses recent USDA investments in developing high speed internet in tribal nations in her state.