Broadcasters: Do not air this segment after 10am Friday, March 31st. USDA's next Twitter "Stat Chat" session will take place this Friday, the 31st after the USDA's Prospective Plantings report is released. This session will have a new feature for participants. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS:...

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced a proposed rule to further clarify the Product of USA label designation for meat, poultry, and egg products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA’s announcement of clearer definitions of Product of USA labels for meat, poultry, and egg products is the latest in a series of attempts to create and define such a labeling class. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The leader of last week's U.S. agricultural trade mission to Panama says U.S. ag. sales will be boosted as a result of the trip. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade Alexis Taylor

Federal agricultural trade officials recently discussed continuing efforts to expand U.S. ag export opportunities through increased trade with growing and developing nations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. U.S...

Rice growers impacted by natural weather events last year can soon apply for a one-time assistance program to be offered by USDA. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

The USDA is looking to invest money in new farm risk management education projects. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's Risk Management Agency. Also, classic comedian, Groucho Marx

Latest reports show lower beef cattle numbers, but how low can they go? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

USDA recently released its latest report looking at the number, size, and value of farms in our nation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Tony Dorn of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

A recent USDA study looks at both challenges and opportunities regarding the access of farmland for beginning and socially disadvantaged producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Scott Callahan of the Economic Research Service