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Lawmakers have held a hearing on foreign purchases/ownership of U.S. farmland and other farm-related businesses. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Senate Ag. Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montano Greene. Montana Senator Jon Tester. Agriculture...

A new report shows that globally the yearly growth in agricultural productivity is shrinking. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University)

The first nutrition hub established under a USDA nutrition education and outreach effort hopes to improve health outcomes for communities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Chavonda Jacobs-Young

Climate change is taking a bite out of Agricultural Productivity. (Gary Crawford and Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade Alexis Taylor)

This is the season for potluck dinners. Gary Crawford has this report about how to help make sure that dinner doesn't make someone sick. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA food safety expert, Meredith Carothers. Pat Dodson, potluck dinner organizer.

Dr. Tom Thompson with Virginia Tech University says gains in U.S. agricultural TFP productivity (Total Factor Productivity) have been shrinking.

U.S. Forest Service plant psychologists explain the science behind the changing of leaf colors in the autumn, as well as how best to view such sites. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Paul Schaberg and Kevin Smith of the U.S. Forest Service

Under Secretary of Agriculture Alexis Taylor saying that USDA is investing heavily in projects to boost agricultural productivity. She was speaking at an event in Washington, D.C. to release a new report on productivity.

Our houseplants need a little extra care this time of year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Wark Upham, horticultural extension expert with Kansas State University.

Much of the nation's mid-section will experience a sudden change in temperatures as the week progresses. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)