USDA researchers and colleagues have developed a smartphone app designed to give hog producers better data and tools to address potential heat stress issues. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jay Johnson of USDA’s Livestock Behavior Research Unit

Are there better days ahead for the nation's hog producers? Gary Crawford has the answer from the experts. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

USDA recently released a study looking at recent trends of concentration within sectors of agribusiness and what that may mean regarding competition. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher James MacDonald

USDA recently announced the enrollment numbers in the latest round of acreage sign-ups for the Grasslands Conservation Reserve Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Two USDA cattle reports show no signs of an end to the beef herd contraction. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

U.S. agricultural exports are running behind last year's blistering pace. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner.

A surprising USDA wheat forecast caused a bit of a shakeup in wheat markets. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jerry Lee Lewis. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

The sorghum industry’s checkoff program uses both its marketing and research arms to develop and promote value-added products for consumers, especially those overseas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Norma Ritz Johnson of United Sorghum Checkoff Program

How might El Nino climatic conditions pose problems for agriculture in different areas of the world? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Mark Brusberg

How much do certain farm practices help in fighting climate change? There's a new project to nail that down. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. White House National Climate Adviser Ali Zaidi. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.