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USDA recently announced investment in eight projects under a conservation program focused on wetland mitigation banking efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Russell Ames of the Natural Resources Conservation Service

Pork producers are successfully walking an economic and production tightrope as they begin a new year. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Michael McConnell.

The trend of more distinct lines where precipitation, especially snow, falls in the West is expected to continue from the last days of 2024 into the first days of 2025. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

A recent panel covered continuing issues regarding the agricultural labor work force, as well as possible solutions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. R.J. Karney of the National Association of State Directors of Agriculture. Chuck Conner of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Julia...

USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says a cold outbreak in the Eastern two thirds of the nation could also bring precipitation to parts of that area during the period of January 6 – 12.

What does USDA research indicate regarding a series of tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025, and how it might impact producers and farm families? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and research economist Tia McDonald

Want to keep that old real Christmas tree around your home a little longer and put it to good use? There are ways to do it. (Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)

Genetic research is underway to bring the best traits of beef and dairy cattle together in a cow species. Rod Bain looks at some of the reasons why, and potential, benefits in this report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Olivia Genther-Shroeder of Purina

Old Christmas trees are being re-purposed to do more than be turned into mulch. (Gary Crawford and retired Kansas State University forester, Charlie Barden)

The latest look at agricultural prices received by USDA reflects producers overall in November earned more for their commodities. (Rod Bain)