USDA recently announced its first set of awards under its Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, with focus on simplified equipment investments within processing facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

U.S. wheat continues to struggle in global markets. Exports are down to levels not seen in half a century. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA recently announced funding awards associated with its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program as means to conserve various farm and watershed easements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

What is the forecast for milk production, product demand, prices for this year? Rod Bain report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA dairy analyst Micheal McConnell

USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflect year-over-year rises in several categories within the domestic production estimates and balance sheet. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist Stephen MacDonald