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The current Farm Bill is set to expire in two years, meaning the time soon begins to craft its successor. What might various farm and food groups see as items that belong in a 2023 Farm Bill? Rod Bain talks with ag and commodity organization representatives about an upcoming Farm Bill in this edition of "Agriculture USA".

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Tim Palmer of the National Association of Conservation Districts. Jon Doggett of the National Corn Growers Association. Dale Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Bill Gordon of the American Soybean Association. Rob Larew of the National Farmers Union. Andy LaVigne of the American Seed Trade Association. Kevin Ross of the National Corn Growers Association. Allison Rivera of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Jim Bair of the U.S. Apple Association.

Consumers may not necessarily be aware of all the programs and policies within a so-called "Farm Bill" that impacts them in everyday life - something farmers and ranchers agree needs to be communicated better. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Dale Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Bill Gordon of the American Soybean Association. Jim Bair of the U.S. Apple Association. Jon Doggett of the National Corn Growers Association.

When it comes to federal tax credits and deductions, what you don't know could hurt you. Gary Crawford files this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Susie Latta, Kansas State University Extension tax expert. Plus, classic comedy team, But Abbott and Lou Costello.

This has been a historically deadly avalanche season, but there are steps you can you take to increase your safety, and therefore your chances of survival. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Simon Trautman, Forest Service national avalanche specialist.

Third party verification of claims made for food products has grown both as an industry, and a source utilized by both consumers and producers. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Doug Stanton

These are not video games that future ag equipment operators find themselves in - they are virtual simulation systems used as a training tool before taking that combine out into the field. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Eric Wilcox of Growmark

It's that time when we which from betting on the Super Bowl to betting on how the spring planting season will turn out. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski

As producers decide their annual election in one of the Farm Bill farm safety net programs, they also must consider how that may impact certain crop insurance coverages. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Acting Administrator Steve Peterson

With a new Farm Bill soon to be developed, what are some in the ag sector thinking should be priorities within this legislation? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Tim Lust of the National Sorghum Growers. Tim Palmer of the National Association of Conservation Districts. Allison Rivera of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

What are the agricultural impacts of expanding extreme cold weather? Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist.

USDA's Agricultural Conservation Easement Program recently received updates via the 2018 Farm Bill and public comment. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jimmy Bramblett of the Natural Resources Conservation Service