Recent reports and forecasts for the pork sector reflect a mix of both pessimism and optimism. (Gary Crawford. Katelyn McCollock with the Livestock Market Information Center. Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.)

One of the U.S Forest Service's iconic symbols celebrates his fiftieth anniversary this year, with continued focus on messages of conservation and preventing pollution. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mason "Amtchat" Edwards of the U.S. Forest Service. Woodsy Owl. Smokey Bear.

There are some important weather changes in store for some key agricultural areas. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

Your houseplants need a little extra care this time of year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

Rain falling on the Great Plains is expected to miss the northern parts of the region. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The United Nations World Food Summit set some ambitious goals for hunger reduction and sustainable production. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Except for the Great Plains and some of the Northwest, no rain is expected for much of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The Agriculture Secretary says keeping African Swine Fever out of our country and protecting our nation's swine herds involves approach from multiple angles. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

There's still a lot of tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The health of the farm economy is improving due to a shot of rising exports and a booster of high commodity prices. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Farmer Mac Chief Economist Jackson Takach