The latest USDA efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production is now underway via a grant application period for its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A recent meeting of ag. officials from the G20 nations produced some long term commitments and a little controversy. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jewel Bronaugh.

Grain traders can expect strong market volatility to continue for months. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

A new USDA report has a number of clues as to a possible gear-down of hog numbers and pork production. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Existing and expanding drought conditions continue at important times for crops and livestock this fall. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Agriculture Department officials recently spoke about challenges facing young, beginning, and underserved farmers in obtaining farm credit and loans, and how USDA is responding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Montana farmer Paul Neubauer. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Farm Service Agency Deputy...

A recent House Agriculture Committee allowed opportunity to discuss what improvements could be made to improve credit accessibility for young, beginning, and underserved farmers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Nathan Kauffman of the Federal Reserve Bank – Kansas City. Julia Asherman of...

USDA's latest report on cattle feedlot activity had a bit of a surprise for some industry analysts. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

If you get a warning of possible flood waters heading for your farm, what can you do to minimize the damage? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension Engineer.

Efforts to streamline and build upon Natural Resource Conservation Service programs and services is part of ongoing preparations for a new Fiscal Year starting October First. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby