The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on efforts to expand farm and food exports before the President’s Export Council. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A new online tool is now available for producers submitting applications to ELAP - one of USDA's disaster assistance programs. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

An Iowa State University official makes a case of connection between her land grant institution and some of the more prominent leaders over the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen

USDA and various partners offer technical assistance to entities wishing to expand local meat and poultry processing capacity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Dave Carter of the Flower Hill Institute

USDA’s recent Agricultural Trade Mission focused on tribal and native oriented ag export opportunities was a first. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor

The Agriculture Secretary recently discussed current projects and both recent and prospective future announcements regarding the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

How might adjustments to wheat production forecasts for Russia and Ukraine result in impacts to possible U.S. wheat export opportunities? Rod Bain reports. PARTCIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

High profile races this election cycle may get the attention, but the annual elections of USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee members is also significant regarding constituent representation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Crop growers have until mid-July to report acreage planted this year at their local Farm Service Agency office, but why is it important? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Assistant Deputy Administrator Kim Graham

Changes will soon take effect for user fees connected to USDA efforts to protect our borders from pest and plant disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Matt Rhoads of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service