With Congressional ag committee leadership announcing an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, this becomes the latest in a series of recent farm policy legislation that took longer than expected to complete. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. University of Illinois...

What kind of market will producers face as they try to sell their new crops of corn and soybeans? Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

A new USDA initiative is designed to address challenges for our country's specialty crop industry regarding market competitiveness. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

The latest round of USDA grants focused on local and regional food systems includes funding for projects to generate both market opportunities and relationships for farmers and ranchers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt

A recent Borlaug Dialogue panel explains some of the efforts of the U.S. soy industry to address various global food security issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. United Soybean Board Chair Meagan Kaiser. Cambodian aquaculture producer David Samveasna. Rebecca Middleton of the World...

President Biden has launched a nationwide series of rural events to announce investments to revitalize rural communities. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. President Joe Biden. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

The Agriculture Secretary’s visit to the 96th annual National FFA Convention included memorable moments and recognition. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. 2022-23 National FFA Southern Region Vice-President MacKenna Clifton. Secretary Tom Vilsack.

USDA has just concluded an agricultural trade mission to Southeast Asia. Gary Crawford has details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Under Secretary of Agriculture Alexis Taylor. California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross.

The annual election cycle for USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee seats is now taking place through December Fourth. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

How has drought coverage for spring planted crops changed over the past few months, and in turn, reached the coverage numbers for the end of October? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey