U.S. agriculture is expected to build a large trade surplus with other nations, despite a growing U.S. appetite for imported food and agricultural products. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

There is a slight uptick in topsoil moisture shortages across the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

States in the western half of the country have the highest topsoil moisture shortages. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

A comprehensive and all-inclusive effort in climate mitigation efforts is how a member of the ag community sees the recently announced Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate. (Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land)

Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land discusses what he feels is needed to get ag producers on board with various innovations and technologies that address issues such as natural resources conservation and climate mitigation.

Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land discusses some innovations that could make up the many tools in the climate smart agriculture toolbox to create sustainable, resilient ag production on the farm level.

An aspect of USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program is illustrated through a recent program grant recipient and its project. (Rod Bain and Brian Jennings of the American Coalition for Ethanol)

Brian Jennings of the American Coalition of Ethanol discusses the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program project his organization is heading – a project designed to expand soil health through carbon markets for corn growers near a South Dakota ethanol facility.

Brian Jennings of the American Coalition for Ethanol discusses the many partners involved in a USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program project in South Dakota, and the roles they will play in expanding soil health through carbon markets.

***Broadcasters---this story for use only on Friday, Nov. 26.*** The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov *** How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the...