The latest USDA "forecast" for 2021 shows that farm income will end the year even higher than was expected. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Spiro Stefano, Administrator of USDA's Economic Research Service. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook heading into the second half of December.

Farmers are seeing fertilizer prices soar and supplies dwindle. This could change farmers' plans for next year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Rod Wells, on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

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...