* - STATIONS : Please no longer air this after 11 AM Eastern Friday, January 10th - * Several USDA year-end production forecasts and stock reports will be available for use in crafting this month’s domestic ag supply and demand balance sheet. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World...

What improvements in drought coverage for U.S. crop and commodity production areas were noted in the final U.S. Drought Monitor to cover 2024? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

That real Christmas tree can have many uses far after the holidays are over. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden.

USDA recently announced investment in eight projects under a conservation program focused on wetland mitigation banking efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

Pork producers are successfully walking an economic and production tightrope as they begin a new year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell.

A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. R.J. Karney of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture. Chuck Conner of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Julia...

What does USDA research indicate regarding a series of tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025, and how it might impact producers and farm families? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Tia McDonald

Genetic research is underway to bring the best traits of beef and dairy cattle together in a cow species. Rod Bain looks at some of the reasons why, and potential, benefits in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroeder of Purina

Over sixty U.S. ag exporters received grants in the second round of USDA Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Andrew Brandt of the U.S. Grains Council. Dan Hallstrom of the U.S. Meat Export Foundation. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Steve...

A USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel recently announced their ruling on a U.S. challenge of Mexico’s ban of our nation’s biotech corn imports – the latest news in an almost two year dispute. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis...