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