Financially distressed farmers with USDA loans are getting help that may keep them on the land and farming. Gary Crawford has the latest. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

An expansion of efforts between USDA and the state of Wyoming in voluntary conservation of private working lands and big game habitat was recently announced. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

What do producers need to know regarding election and enrollment in one of two primary USDA farm safety net programs for next year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

Dairy producers have until December 9th to enroll in USDA Dairy Margin Coverage for next year, but what do they need to know about this program? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Deputy Administrator Scott Marlow

If there was any doubt that the beef cattle inventory is contracting, the latest USDA numbers have erased that doubt. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Recent USDA forecasts indicate concerns about Sunshine State orange production this year even before Hurricane Ian's recent visit to Florida. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

October’s U.S. wheat supply and demand estimate and its adjustments are notable in several instances, due in part to previous reports look at our nation’s wheat crop and stocks. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Water levels on several major rivers are falling to levels that could pose problems for grain barge navigation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Singer /Song Writers, Jimmie Rodgers and Johnny Rivers.

USDA’s Risk Management Agency recently announced improvements to two of its revenue-based crop insurance policies. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger

A new USDA program is assisting producers in the rebuild of on-farm grain storage sites after previous facilities were destroyed by natural disaster. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux