The two major countries on the Iberian Peninsula are the focus of USDA’s latest agriculture trade mission, scheduled to take place next week. (Rod Bain and Cary Sifferath of the U.S. Grains Council)

The Japanese Diet this week approved an amendment of the beef safeguard mechanism within the U.S. Japan Trade Agreement, which could result in increased exports of our nation's beef to that market. (Rod Bain and Dean Meyer of the U.S. Meat Export Federation)

An Extension expert discusses two key characteristics shared by successful dairy operators. (Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota)

The latest USDA topsoil moisture report shows another week of slight improvement in conditions, despite high very-short-to short condition ratings. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, looks at parts of the country where very-short-to-short topsoil moisture condition rating is near or above fifty per cent.

Research into improved source tracebacks of outbreaks of a strain of e-coli is making progress through a study at a USDA research feedlot. (Rod Bain and Jim Bono of the Meat Animal Research Center)

Report shows most hired farm workers are earning higher average wages than a year ago. (Gary Crawford)

***Broadcasters---this story for use only on Friday, Nov. 25.*** The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov *** How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the...

If you want to find a real Christmas tree this year, an expert says don't wait too long to buy it. (Gary Crawford and Tim O'Connor, Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association)

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)