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*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * An online source provides information on injuries on the farm and in turn aids farm safety advocates in developing and applying prevention and education resources. (Rod Bain and Scott Heiberger of the National Farm Medicine Center)

*- National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 15 – 21 - * Many farm safety organizations and professional collaborate on efforts to protect children from injury on the farm through prevention, safety education, and collaboration. (Rod Bain and Melissa Ploekelman of the National Farm Medicine...

The USDA is out with its first trade forecast for the 2025 fiscal year. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford talks with an expert about the forecast and what it could mean for farmers PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. Seth...

USDA’s Chief Economist believes the September Farm Income Forecast reflects what could be the cyclical nature of farm economic trends. (Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

The latest data on food prices has some good news for consumers. Gary Crawford has more.'' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

Where might potential shocks to the ag economy come from in the coming year, and in turn, how might that impact producer prices in a time of possible tightening margins? (Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

USDA climate hubs are among the tools offered to help growers mitigate climate risks, with an example of valuable data that Georgia peach producers can utilize. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Director William Hohenstein

2025 could bring more hikes in cattle and beef prices. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Chairman, Mark Jekanowski)

USDA’s Science and Research Strategy offers not only priorities to address hunger, nutrition, and health, but examples of the role scientific innovation play in these efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Director of USDA’s Office of the Chief Scientists Deirdra Chester

What were some of the notable aspects of USDA’s recent agricultural trade mission to Vietnam conducted last week? (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor)