Agricultural export values are climbing, but so are imports. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Bart Kenner, USDA economist.

What were some of the notable findings of USDA's look at farmland real estate values and cash rents for this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

The U.S. Drought Monitor has seen a slight total increase in drought coverage month-over-month, but coverage over regions and by crops has widely varied. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Research is underway on genetic selection of chicken to produce traits that lead to poultry with greater water use efficiency. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Sara Orlowski of University of Arkansas Extension

Those already in or are considering agritourism as a business might note some challenges that must be addressed. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension.

A long-time USDA official and recent nominee for the position of U.S. Trade Representative’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator had opportunity to talk before lawmakers as part of his confirmation process. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Doug McKalip

Applications for USDA Emergency Relief Program funding, along with applications for other risk management programs, are now pre-populating information to help streamline the process. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

A component of USDA's Conservation Innovation Grants that allows partners to test innovations on the farm level is now accepting funding applications for this fiscal year. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Natural Resources Conservation Services Chief Terry Cosby

The newborn U.S. Hemp Industry is having its share of birthing pains. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. State Agriculture Commissioners Kate Greenberg (Colorado). and Ryan Quarels (Kentucky) Eric Wang, on behalf of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable.

An Idaho farmer uses a combination of regenerative agricultural practices and federal crop insurance to manage weather related risks in his operation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Griff