A recent panel brought North American ag leaders together to discuss how their nation's collaborative efforts can help reduce food insecurity and improve ag sustainability around the world. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Mexican Agriculture Secretary...

USDA has a new initiative to reduce problems with salmonella contamination in poultry production from farm to kitchen. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin

New numbers from USDA are adding more evidence to the fact that the U.S. beef herd is shrinking. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

What are some things for landowners to consider when they apply for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs and the technical and financial assistance they provide? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby

Continued research of and innovation within sustainable agricultural systems is the intent of recent USDA grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille

USDA is conducting its first comprehensive survey of U.S. hemp growers in at least six decades. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Gerald Tillman with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Bill Richmond with USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA’s Farm Service Agency and multiple partners are joining together in a new initiative designed to measure soil carbon sequestration within specific Conservation Reserve Program practices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Small farmers who sell their goods locally will soon have a new crop insurance product available. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Risk Management Agency Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy

Researchers are conducting a detailed study into the sleep patterns of ag producers, with hopes of developing ways to produce a better night's sleep for farmers and ranchers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Amanda Prokasky and Susan Harris of University of Nebraska Extension.

Despite challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a national recognition continues for some of our country's outstanding young farmers and their contributions to the farm and community. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Sharon Page of the National Outstanding Young Farmer Organization