A group of land grant university extension economists and social scientists recently offered their take on 2024 from the perspective of economic trends and challenges for producers. Rod Bain goes over their projections and possibilities in this edition of “Agriculture USA”. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain...

As the cold air of the past few days is pushed out of our country, taking its place are above normal temperatures over the next week or so. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA recently announced a pilot program designed to grade beef cuts and carcasses remotely. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jennifer Porter of the Agricultural Marketing Service

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey talks about notable below zero temperatures recorded during the nation's recent cold snap.

Severe cold can be dangerous for people and for their pets. Gary Crawford shivers through this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh.

USDA is on course to continue expanding crop insurance for more products and more producers. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

It's strong, intelligent, cute, but annoying and has become a major nuisance in urban and suburban areas. What is it? Gary Crawford has the answer in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Drew Ricketts, Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack at American Farm Bureau Federation convention citing some startling statistics on the loss of farms in the U.S.

If you made New Year's resolutions to lose weight, one expert says maybe you should have included your pets in that resolution. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Susan Nelson, Kansas State University veterinarian.

Warmer weather has descended in the West, bringing with it expected precipitation throughout the week. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)