Drought is an issue on both sides of the continent. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey

Pork demand and hog prices are both strong. Why, then, are producers indicating a throttling back on production? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service and the bison industry are working together to address challenges to exporting bison meat. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the National Bison Association.

Is the U.S. beef cattle herd headed for a contraction, or is expansion the likely scenario? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

The Agriculture Secretary explains the need to streamline our nation's regulatory process regarding ag biotechnology approvals. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Updates have been made to one of the USDA's most popular conservation programs, and are available in various acreage enrollment periods, including the latest general sign-up. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

A Natural Resources Conservation Service program is offering a pilot program to landowners in four Western states severely impacted by drought. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby

One of USDA Farm Service Agency’s suite of disaster assistance programs is making its second round of payments to eligible producers suffering losses in 2018 and 2019 due to a natural disaster. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

The deadline for producers to report this year's crop acres is fast approaching, and there some things to consider, including potential benefits. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Swine producers this year will have opportunity to participate on a USDA survey covering aspects of their industry and of swine health. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Charles Haley of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service