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