Recent USDA forecasts indicate concerns about Sunshine State orange production this year even before Hurricane Ian's recent visit to Florida. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

October’s U.S. wheat supply and demand estimate and its adjustments are notable in several instances, due in part to previous reports look at our nation’s wheat crop and stocks. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Water levels on several major rivers are falling to levels that could pose problems for grain barge navigation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Singer /Song Writers, Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Rivers.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency recently announced improvements to two of its revenue-based crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger

A new USDA program is assisting producers in the rebuild of on-farm grain storage sites after previous facilities were destroyed by natural disaster. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

What are some of the ways our nation and its Agriculture Department are addressing challenges to ag in Ukraine, and in turn, our national and global food security, and markets? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. USDA Chief Economist...

Some believe the conflict in Ukraine and issues involving its agriculture production and source as an input ingredient supplier are also putting a spotlight on U.S. agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie

USDA’s Chief Economist took a recent look at the farm economy and factor both in the now and over the next year that could affect producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA is utilizing a variety of new and existing programs in efforts to grow local and regional food systems and educated producers who wish to be part of these types of markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Mae Wu

An agreement between the National Agricultural Statistics Service and National Association of State Departments of Agriculture reached its 50-year milestone - one behind partnership in obtaining ag statistics. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. NASDA Past President Richard Ball. NASS...