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USDA research economist Keith Fuglie explains a measurement model used to determine agricultural production on the global scale versus the amount of inputs needed to reach such production levels.

USDA research economist Keith Fuglie looks at how the total factor productivity model points to increased global ag production with fewer inputs needed.

Consumers last month were paying a lot more for shelter and gasoline, but not for food. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer)

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, with key food price data from the March Consumer Price Index.

USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer, saying food was not a contributor to inflation in March.

Many homeowners are unwittingly inviting raccoons to come to their homes and do damage. Gary Crawford has more on this edition of Agriculture USA. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Kansas State University Wildlife Management expert, Drew Ricketts and Rocky, the Rock and Roll Raccoon.

There are at least two bright spots in the latest USDA agricultural trade update. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

We'll have to wait another month before we get USDA's first supply and demand forecasts for the new crop year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

How do cuirrent reservoir levels and this Winter's mountain snowpack shape water supplies for various parts of the West this Spring and Summer? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What can be done to control the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases that threaten both crops, forests, and backyard landscapes? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kathryn Bronsky of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service