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How are milk production and price projections – by product and category – and other trends, reflected in USDA’s forecasts for dairy this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and dairy analyst Peyton Ferrier

USDA’s collection of grape accessions and cultivars play a significant role in preserving genetic materials for future variety development, improved traits, and protection of these crops for the future. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA molecular biologist Erin Galarneau

The first forecasts for production, supply, and use of 2025 corn, soybeans, and wheat crops were provided at this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and grains and oilseeds analyst Aaron Ates

Nationwide drought coverage expanded during February, but what does that mean for crops and commodities in drought areas? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Winter wheat and topsoil moisture conditions in states reporting such to USDA in February make up the recently released State Stories report. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA’s Chief Economist recently discussed the Department’s forecasts for the nation’s ag economy this year and various aspects. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

*-USDA Agricultural Trade Mission to Guatemala is March 3 – 7-* Guatemala and two neighboring Central American markets are the focus of USDA's early March agricultural trade mission. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Foreign Agricultural Service Acting Associate Administrator Mark Slupek

As producers prepare their tax returns, various resources are available through the Agriculture Department and a committee of land grant university tax experts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Adam Kantrovich and Kevin Burkett of Clemson University Extension. Sarah Campbell of the Farm...

USDA latest Cattle on Feed Report indicates a stronger pace to both placements in feedlots and cattle marketings, even with a year over year reduction in inventory. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and livestock analyst Mike McConnell

Animal disease preparedness is the focus of tabletop training exercises simulating response to potential outbreaks, including several with USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service as a participant. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Veterinarian Rosemary Sifford