With El Nino climatic conditions expected to last all winter long, what does that mean for possible impacts to our nation’s agriculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA is boosting investments in export market promotion and international food aid. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

Here's one Iowa farmer's look at his surprising corn and soybean yields. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Glen Smith, farmer in Western Iowa

What are some of the USDA programs and services that military veterans turned farmers and ranchers can use as they enter or continue their operations in agriculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Military Veteran Agricultural Liaison Monshi Ramdass

The nation's certified organic livestock and poultry producers will soon have new production standards to follow. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Nate Powell-Palm, organic farmer and Chair of the National Organic Standards Board. Maine...

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced the latest funding awards for projects under a USDA program designed to expand the domestic production capacity of fertilizer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A livestock analyst says larger than expected cattle feedlot inventories now could mean lower supplies/higher prices by mid-2024. Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

USDA recently released its first production forecast for the nation’s new season orange crop, with trends primarily positive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, made up of USDA and land grant university labs, are joining forces with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Laboratory in increased detection of animal disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Animal Health Laboratory Network...

New Farm Credit System rules will put more emphasis on young, beginning and small farmers. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Glen Smith, member of the board of the Farm Credit Administration