Applicants of and projects under USDA's meat and poultry processing capacity and expansion programs now have a new technical assistance network available as a resource. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Mae Wu. Dave Carter of...

The trend of active, in some cases extreme, weather is expected to continue this week throughout several parts of the nation. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

Drought appears to be playing a part in the most recent USDA Cattle on Feed report - one that perhaps surprised industry analysts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says near to below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall is expected for a majority of the country during the period of May 3rd through 9th.

An enterprising technology company is developing a system that would let big trucks and tractors run on 100% ethanol. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and B.J. Johnson, CEO of Clear Flame Engine Technologies.

When will food shoppers see a cooling off of food price inflation? (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan)

What are some of the challenges involved with the ocean shipping industry as it continues efforts to curb supply chain disruptions? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Walter Lanza

What is the current state of competition in the beef industry and how can it be improved? (Gary Crawford. Andy Green, Senior USDA Advisor for Fair and Competitive Markets. Cattle producers, Shelly Ziesch and Richy Ruffin)

What are some of the thoughts about the shaping of focus and programs within the conservation title of a new Farm Bill? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Johnathan Coppess of the University of Illinois. Lynn Tjeerdsma. Dan Yeoman of ReHarvest. Ryan Taylor of Ducks Unlimited. Melinda Cep of...

Scotland is the setting this week as the United States and United Kingdom resume Atlantic trade dialogues that began in March in Baltimore. (Rod Bain and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai)