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USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development have joined forces in a program that gives youth in Tanzania agricultural mapping skills and a way to enter a potential ag career. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lisa Colson and Luke Nye of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service

USDA recently issued its latest "Rural America at a Glance" report. What were some of the findings regarding demographic and economic trends in the rural parts of our nation? Rod Bain goes inside the findings of this year's report in this edition of "Agriculture USA".


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Jim Davis

Food price inflation is continuing to abate. Gary Crawford has this report.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer

What are the highlights of USDA's annual look at population and economic trends in rural America? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economic researcher Jim Davis

The upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference will feature a more significant focus on agriculture's importance in climate mitigation solutions. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Ernie Shea of Solutions from the Land

Does holiday shopping dig you into a financial hole every year? Gary Crawford has an expert that can help us stay out of that hole.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Kansas State University Extension family finance expert, Elizabeth Kiss. Matt Shay, President of the National Retail Federation.

Does sleep affect our health and safety? Well, to find out just try to stay awake for this report from Gary Crawford.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. University of Nebraska Extension expert, Susan Harris. Classic comedian, W.C. Fields. And Moe and Curly Howard.

The Agriculture Secretary recently provided an update on a new agricultural trade program, and announced the schedule for next year’s USDA-led ag trade missions. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

Two top U.S. ag trade officials shared some of the successes of 2023 during a recent visit with farm broadcasters. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative’s Office Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor.

Even though pork and broiler production is expected to increase next year, total meat output will decline due to a cutback in beef production. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)

Registration is now open for next year's USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, and with it, announcements of some of the topics and presenters for the event. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski