One of USDA's upcoming agricultural trade missions will focus on a European nation that could be a gateway to expanded export opportunities in the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ryan Brewster of the Foreign Agricultural Service

Drought is beginning to eat away at corn and soybean crop prospects in Argentina. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg.

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced new programs, and modification of an existing one, designed to create greater disaster assistance, and to help expand risk protection to underserved producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A USDA report shows egg production still running below a year ago, but producers are working to boost output. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

All signs point to continued contraction of the beef cattle herd. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.