Uncertain economic conditions for several farmers last fall led to Congressionally approved emergency payments - what has become USDA's Emergency Commodity Assistance Pogram - ECAP. Now accepting applications, Rod Bain looks at the factors behind ECAP and details about the current sign-up period in...

Wholesale egg prices have slowly declined over the past month, but what is behind this trend, how does it translate on the retail level, and what are some seasonal concerns coming up? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Buller.

*-USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 is available Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET (English or Spanish) for food safety questions-* Shoujld your residence be impacted by power outage or flood from a weather event or disaster, what are some things to keep in mind from a food...

Research continues into improved methods to trap feral swine populations, and control this invasive pest, including the use of smart traps. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and U.S. Forest Service researcher John Kilgo

What are some ways landowners and gardeners in desert climates can balance both water management and plant productivity? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Marisa Thompson of New Mexico State University Extension

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

What are some of the essentials eligible producers should know as they sign-up for USDA's recently announced Emergency Commodity Assistance Program? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton

How do lower placements of cattle in feedlots for the month of February factor into USDA’s latest look at cattle inventory? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

USDA's agricultural trade mission itinerary for 2025 includes several developing export markets and opportunities to expand trade in already established ones. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Daniel Whitley. FAS Deputy Administrator Mark Slupek...

While National Agriculture Day and Week each March shines the spotlight on farming, ranching, and forestry in America, this awareness effort also points to how essential ag is in everyday life. Rod Bain talks with several appreciative for our nation’s safe, secure, and abundant supplies of food...