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Another year of significant weather and climate activity is now in the books, yet what were some of the notable events weather-wise of last year in our country, and what kind of impacts did it have, especially on agriculture? Rod Bain looks at 2021 from a U.S. weather perspective in this edition of...

The first ever Dispute Settlement Panel formed under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement issued its ruling in a U.S. dispute about Canadian dairy tariff-rate-quotas. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

We paid more for food in 2021, especially for meat. What's the outlook for the new year? Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer. Former USDA Chief Economist Howard Hjort.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discusses the significance of a USMCA dispute settlement panel ruling favoring our nation in a disagreement over Canadian dairy tariff-rate-quota policy.

Could the official list of weather and climate related disasters totaling one-billion dollars in 2021 reach a record number? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

In the coming decade our own domestic market for soybeans could play a larger role in the overall soybean economy. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)

Has the pandemic negatively changed your patterns of exercise, sleep and diet? One expert says it's possible. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Sharolyn Jackson with Kansas State University Extension

Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist, talking about the expected increased importance of domestic soybean oil production in the coming years.

Many of us fail to keep our New Year's resolution to start exercising, Why? Gary Crawford has an expert with the answer. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Karen Ensle, Rutgers University extension nutrition and health expert.

Two Pacific storms will affect the northern tier of the country. (Stephanie Ho and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)