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Farmers and ranchers recently received USDA’s first forecasts for this year … possible answers to questions such as “How much will my crops produce?”, “What prices should I expect for my goods in market?”, and “What will I earn after my expenses?”. Rod Bain goes over some of the projections from...

The dual methods of recipricol trade agreements and rapid response trade missions are part of U.S. efforts to increase agricultural ag exports and in turn, boost the nation's economy. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. U.S. Trade Representative's Office Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie...

Wonder what pathogen is impacting your plants? Data crunching to determine potential threats to plant health now can occur within hours instead of months or years, courtesy of a new open-source platform. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA plant pathologist Nik Grunwald

USDA recently provided the latest on some of its disaster and market disruption assistance programs for ag producers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Brooke Rollins. Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton.

Specialty crop producers impacted by various market challenges now can submit planted acreage to enroll in USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Brooke Appleton

The recent USDA Ag Outlook Forum provided first opportunity to forecast meat production and prices for this year. (Rod Bain and livestock analyst Anthony Fischer)

USDA economist Anthony Fischer provides the Department's first look at possible production for various meats in 2026.

USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer provides the outlook for the cattle sector and beef production and price for this year.

Agriculture Department livestock analyst Anthony Fischer goes over the first forecast for hog and pig production, exports, and price for 2026.

USDA livestock analyst Anthony Fischer provides the first look at possible trends in broiler and turkey production and price for this year.