USDA economist, Bart Kenner listing a few of the many factors that make trade forecasting a tricky undertaking.

The deadline for organic dairy growers to apply for USDA's Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program is now extended. (Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham)

Farm Service Agency Assistant Deputy Administrator Kimberly Graham explains some of the year to year adjustments in the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program, which also led to an application extension.

What's the best technique for thawing out that frozen holiday turkey? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov Hotline will be...

The Agriculture Deputy Secretary testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee as part of consideration of a comprehensive disaster assistance package, including for ag producers. (Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small)

* -National Rural Health Awareness Day is Thursday, November 21th - * Building up various rural health services and addressing rural health challenges is among the ways USDA Rural Development observes National Rural Health Awareness Day daily. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Rural Development...

Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses Rural Development programs focused on improving rural health access and facilities.

USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Basil Gooden discusses some of the challenges facing rural citizens regarding access to healthcare in their areas.

Just weeks from an all-time high mark for topsoil moisture very short to short conditions nationwide, recent precipitation contributes to improving numbers. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey presents states with notable topsoil moisture conditions ratings on both ends of the spectrum for the period ending November 17.