Beef cattle herd contraction is still going on. Gary Crawford has more in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam

Longleaf pine trees are making a comeback in the Southeast, with some help from several dedicated groups. Gary Crawford has more. ' PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Carol Denhof, President of the Longleaf Alliance. Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie.

What are some of the thoughts of farm and food commodity organizations and trade group about USDA’s recently announced Regional Agricultural Promotion Program? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Steve Mercer of U.S. Wheat Associates. Joe Schuele of the U.S. Meat Export...

What has been the reaction of commodity brokers and analysis to recent news related to Brazil’s soybean crops from USDA reports to the latest weather events? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Commodity analyst Don Roose. Commodity broker Tommy Grisafi. Commodity analyst Mike Zuzolo.

USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development have joined forces in a program that gives youth in Tanzania agricultural mapping skills and a way to enter a potential ag career. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lisa Colson and Luke Nye of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on a new agricultural trade program, and announced the schedule for next year’s USDA-led ag trade missions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Two top U.S. ag trade officials shared some of the successes of 2023 during a recent visit with farm broadcasters. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.

Even though pork and broiler production is expected to increase next year, total meat output will decline due to a cutback in beef production. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Registration is now open for next year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, and with it, announcements of some of the topics and presenters for the event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

What might be some of the areas of focus for agricultural interests attending this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land