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Surveys of Florida's orange groves were already indicating a much smaller crop this year, but an usual weather event may cut production even more. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)

What are some of the focus areas as the U.S. Forest Service implements goals and projects in our nation's forests under the Great American Outdoors Act? (Rod Bain and Deputy Chief Chris French)

Bulk product exports helped make last year a record agricultural export year. (Gary Crawford and Bart Kenner, USDA economist)

As expected, final trade data for 2021 shows that last year was a milestone for U.S. agricultural exports. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Issues with port congestion and few filled ocean containers threaten record setting ag exports for our county and has led to efforts to mitigate such issues. One such idea is a “pop-up” site at port facilities, such as one to begin operations this Spring at the Port of Oakland California. Rod Bain...

Prince Edward Island has been given the go-ahead by USDA to resume exports of tablestock potatoes into Puerto Rico after a review of plant protection protocols. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The U.S. economy is growing at a rapid rate, but some economists say rural economies need help to spur growth. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA is investing in projects as part of two programs connected in our nation's efforts to keep invasive plants, pests and plant disease out of our country. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)

Not much is known about agroforestry, yet resources such as the National Agroforestry Center, and upcoming National Agroforestry Survey, will aid in learning more about these practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Smith of the National Agroforestry Center

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt talks about two programs under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service supporting projects to combat invasive plant pests and disease in our country.