The Agriculture Secretary admits the recent interest in a new USDA climate smart ag program, per the number of applications, exceeded expectations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Pilot projects provide a glimpse into what climate smart commodities look like in terms of potential production methods, products, and markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The market situation for U.S. soybeans and corn could turn out to be tighter than had been expected a month ago. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

How's the nation's cotton crop coming along, including the crop in Washington, D.C.? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. 2nd Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. Terry Cosby, Administrator of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service...

It's shaping up to be an unusual marketing year for rice. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

August rains in several areas of the country reduced both total U.S. drought coverage and coverage in growing areas for several crops. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The U.S. Drought Monitor over time has proven to be a valuable tool in implement some of the Agriculture Department's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

Farm based big data systems and tools have come a long way since they first appeared in the form of yield monitors on harvesters. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kendall Kirk of Clemson University

Regardless of where a beginning farmer operates, there are some considerations to make to assure they are doing their part in being a good neighbor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kelly McAdam of University of New Hampshire

*-STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2022 is September 18 – 24 - * The annual observance of National Farm Safety and Health Week focuses this year on protecting the producers and farm youth that make up agriculture’s future. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dan Neenan of the...