The Agriculture Secretary recently told lawmakers of the latest efforts to build up the resiliency of the nation’s meat and poultry supply chain. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Another rise in projected U.S. ag exports was forecasted in USDA's latest trade outlook - one that would set a record if realized - so what is behind this increase? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

There's a little known organization that is working behind the scenes to make food safer and global food trade easier. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Mary Frances Lowe, U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius.

Farmers and landowners within the Chesapeake Bay watershed now have additional USDA resources to assist with their efforts to increase conservation, and in turn, improve water quality. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Karen Woodrich of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

Groundbreaking research into ag nutrient runoff and how such can be reduced or limited has led to the nomination of a USDA scientist for a prestigious federal honor. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Mark Williams

The Agriculture Secretary spent time after the recent G7 ag ministers meeting to visit with counterparts from nations on a variety of issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Several USDA officials have provided testimony to Congress in recent weeks as it prepares to develop a new Farm Bill. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory...

When will we see a turnaround in the current global low supply and high price wheat situation? Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Joe Glauber with the International Food Policy Institute. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

We may see a significant surge of beef hitting the market over the next few months, but after that it's a different story. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

The Philippines has been on our nation’s radar for some time for increased ag export opportunities, and a USDA official explains why. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek