It has taken well over a decade for agriculture to become a consideration, let alone a major component, of climate mitigation efforts in the context of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land

The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Acting Deputy Administrator John Berge

Federal weather forecasters believe La Nina will be predominant this winter, but how might that affect agriculture across the country? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced additional testing measures of milk for H5N1 in dairy cattle, part of an overall effort to prevent spread of the virus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The Agriculture Secretary notes farms and forests as climate solutions will remain a point of emphasis in the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

A recent explanation of climate smart commodities provided the Agriculture Secretary opportunity to explain some of the current and future value-added methods producers could increase revenue. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Various U.S. and USDA reports to end October reflect both flash drought expanding over much of the nation and how agriculture was or could be impacted. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Farmers and grain traders are awaiting two major USDA reports coming out at the end of this week. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Lance Honig with USDA's Statistics Service and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Chairman. ***Broadcasters--Do not use this report after 10am EST, Friday...

The latest round of in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments have been announced, including those covering tribal areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA has announced a new round of investments in rural clean energy projects. Gary Crawford has the details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack