USDA latest Cattle on Feed Report indicates a stronger pace to both placements in feedlots and cattle marketings, even with a year over year reduction in inventory. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Mike McConnell

Animal disease preparedness is the focus of tabletop training exercises simulating response to potential outbreaks, including several with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as a participant. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford

A series of conferences and classroom experiences are some of the ways the National FFA Organization provides skills for potential careers in the ag sector. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Past National FFA Secretary Grant Norfleet

What were among the points of interest for the Agriculture Department's Chief Economist after USDA issued its production, and supply and demand reports for this month? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Seth Meyer

What were among the points of interest for the Agriculture Department's Chief Economist after USDA issued its production, and supply and demand reports for this month? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Seth Meyer

What did the past agricultural trade year look like after USDA received its December ag trade numbers as part of its monthly update? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist James Kaufman

Investing in a cooperative business, like those found in agriculture? Know there are various ways to create both equity and returns in your investment. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Phil Kenkel of Oklahoma State University Extension

USDA’s latest monthly off-season report of state crop, pasture and rangeland, and topsoil moisture conditions tend to point to impacts associated a mixture of weather events. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Thursday morning Plenary Panel roundtable line-up and an innovation and technology demonstration are the latest announcements for what’s in store for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski *...

Some of the items a livestock producer must consider regarding tax considerations boils down in several instances to the specifications of the operation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Adam Kantrovich of Clemson University