An initiative to increase domestic fertilizer production was expanded recently with the announcement of new projects under a USDA program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA recently announced recipients of Risk Management Education Partnership projects designed to explain crop insurance and risk management to various producer populations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Risk Management Agency Administrator Marcia Bunger. Mary Conklin of the University of...

The extreme heat and dryness across much of the country last month increased drought coverage over U.S. crops and commodities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Brazil has perhaps quietly become one of the leading cotton producing nations in the world, but its history in reaching that point has been filled with challenges and innovations. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lidiane Eichelt of Olam Agri

Seed bank resources and germplasm collections such as found at USDA research labs play a significant part in assuring plant species survival as well as future crop diversity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA plant geneticist Rebecca Povilus

Eggs are living up to their reputation as a volatile product. Gary Crawford has more on the wild egg market. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst,Shayle Shagam.

A recent panel contained dialogue between some of those who held the post as USDA’s top economic advisor – including former Chief Economists. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Current USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economics Randy Russell. Former...

What are some of the findings within the latest USDA Census of Agriculture regarding potential trends and data about controlled environment agriculture operations and crops? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA horticultural researcher James Altland

The USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows there's money to be made in the cattle business right now. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Several in the food and farm production arena believe USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program can provide opportunities for increased conservation practices and new market opportunities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Ray Gaesser of Solutions from the Land. Ethan Lane of...