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The Agriculture Secretary designate says the more sustainable U.S. farm operations become, the better the chances for increased exports. (Gary Crawford and Tom Vilsack)

Some view turfgrass and lawns as food deserts for wild bees, but our lawns may be more bee-friendly than we think. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Karen Harris-Shultz, USDA research geneticist in Tifton, Georgia. Kyle Grubbs with USDA's bee lab in Beltsville, Maryland.

Agriculture Secretary designate, Tom Vilsack, telling his Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing about some of the Covid-related actions that he thinks USDA needs to take.

USDA's Statistics Service is responding positively to suggestions in a report from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Shelby Myers, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation. Lance Honig, Chief of the Crops Branch of USDA's National...

A new storm is expected to bring extreme cold air for much of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

What trends do the new USDA beef cattle numbers show? Gary Crawford has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst.

What are the agricultural impacts of expected extreme cold temperatures? (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

An essential mode of transportation regarding agricultural goods is inland waterways, and improvements to infrastructure and logistics of such continue to advance. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Dale Moore of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Adam Sparger of the Agricultural Marketing...

The current storm that has been moving across the country is on its way out. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

How can producers strategize risk management when dynamic situations such a natural disaster, price swings, or even a pandemic affect their business? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Jack Davis of South Dakota State University Extension