When it comes to our agricultural exports so far this year, sales values are climbing, but volumes are falling. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

A new report says the U.S. is losing farmland to development and other uses at an alarming rate. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS : Gary Crawford. John Piotti, President of American Farmland Trust. Kip Tom, Indiana farmer and agricultural consultant. Terry Cosby, Chief of USDA's Natural...

Land grant university scientists recently offered House lawmakers testimony on innovations in climate smart research that could lead to greater resiliency in agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Sylvie Brouder of Purdue University. Benjamin Houlton of Cornell Univeristy. Ali Fares...

Increase wetness in one area of the country and flash drought in others have resulted in a mixed bag of news regarding drought coverage for some of the nation's major farm commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Industrial hemp is a relatively new crop in our country after its unavailability for several decades - also new is information about pest threats and control methods. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Colorado State University Emeritus Professor Whitney Crawshaw

It looks like corn will win the battle with soybeans for acreage this year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Cindy Nickerson, USDA Deputy Chief Economist.

A dairy extension expert notes some common characteristics shared by successful operations, regardless of size or goals. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jim Salfer of University of Minnesota Extension

The nation's pork producers are being very cautious about making production decisions for the future. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

How is a Kansas farmer applying innovations, technologies and strategies to help conserve water supplies while maintaining a profitable operation? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tom Willis

The rancher�s use of federal lands for grazing goes beyond feeding livestock by providing a needed management benefit to these public lands. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kaitlynn Glover of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association