Agritourism remains popular for both farm owners and consumers due to its variety of benefits. Yet for a farmer or rancher wishing to run an agritourism operation, there are challenges to consider. Rod Bain looks at various benefits and challenges associated with agritourism in this edition of...

The value of farmland is continuing to rise in many markets. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

Will corn growers boost acreage in 2023? (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

How do two USDA programs centered on foreign export market development and market access provide benefits to our nation's economy and to the ag sector? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek

USDA Chief Economist, Seth Meyer, describing what kind of world market U.S. corn be operating in during 2023.

Three White House nominees to Agriculture Department and ag trade posts – all with ties to USDA – received full confirmation by the U.S. Senate prior to the holiday recess. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Doug McKalip. Alexis Taylor. Jose Emilio Esteban.

Some might be surprised by the final tally of Atlantic-based tropical storms and hurricanes this season, compared to previous years and the forecast for this year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

The final numbers for both Atlantic and Pacific tropical storms and hurricanes are among the indicators of the uniqueness of this past season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Although 2022 was a normal Atlantic tropical storm season per number of storms, there were several storms of note this past year. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)