The Agriculture Secretary says curbing increasing consumer costs on grocery items such as eggs is a primary focus for her administration. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

A rural and ag upbringing is what Brooke Rollins brings to her new Cabinet level post, now serving the Trump Administration for a second time, yet in the different role of Agriculture Secretary. Rod Bain looks at the influences that shaped the new Ag Secretary in her own words in this edition of...

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski discusses recent increases in egg prices, as well as lower supplies in USDA's February reports.

The new Agriculture Secretary discusses her upbringing in rural Texas, and how agriculture in her youth shaped a career in public policy, culminating in becoming USDA’s top official. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

USDA says there should be more beef produced this year, yet demand will remain strong influencing steer price projections. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

One of the authors of the U.S. Drought Monitor shares how this product is developed and produced on a weekly basis. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski covers this month's forecasts associated with various meat animal production and prices.

What are some of the tasks gardeners can implement in the wintertime to get their gardens ready this Spring? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cyntia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski goes over this month's USDA projections for meat trade.

Do a lot of baking during the winter? If so, here are some tips to prepare all those delicious treats with healthier ingredients. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lynnette Allen of University of Kentucky Extension