USDA's Chief Economist recently gave insight into some of the potential economic and trade impacts of lower water levels in parts of the Mississippi River. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

The subject of climate smart agricultural research is the emphasis of the latest round of USDA grants fostering studies between land grant universities and colleagues around the world. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Avis Massenburg-Watts of the Foreign Agricultural Service

How does USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service address issues and studies related to antimicrobial resistance and stewardship in agriculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chelsey Shivley of APHIS Veterinary Services

The nominations are in, and now it is time for eligible producers to vote on who will represent them on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Two new partnerships with USDA's Risk Management Agency and public entities are designed to boost crop insurance education and outreach among underserved communities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger