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The USDA is out with its first trade forecast for the 2025 fiscal year. On this edition of Agriculture USA, Gary Crawford talks with an expert about the forecast and what it could mean for farmers


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service. Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist. Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary for Trade.

The latest data on food prices has some good news for consumers. Gary Crawford has more.''


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Megan Sweitzer.

USDA climate hubs are among the tools offered to help growers mitigate climate risks, with an example of valuable data that Georgia peach producers can utilize. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Director William Hohenstein

USDA’s Science and Research Strategy offers not only priorities to address hunger, nutrition, and health, but examples of the role scientific innovation play in these efforts. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Director of USDA’s Office of the Chief Scientists Deirdra Chester

This year's selection as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, and its upcoming journey, is unique on several fronts. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Brandon Raile of the U.S. Forest Service

The growth of the nation’s pet food and treat industry has been significant in recent years, even with supply chain concerns. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Leah Wilkinson of the American Feed Industry Association

What's the outlook for U.S. agricultural trade in 2025? Gary Crawford has the latest forecast.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

The Deputy Agricultural Secretary offered the details involving the recent G20 Agricultural Ministers meeting in Brazil. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

More state governments are utilizing agricultural trade missions, both self-supported and through USDA, as well as USDA programs, in their efforts to increase food and farm export markets and sales. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney.

What are some potential agricultural impacts caused by the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. coast to date this year? Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Ever heard of biologicals? These natural tools are a growing part of the grower toolbox. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Mark Foster of AMVAC. Matthew Pye of FMC. Travis Kraft of Indigo Ag.