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What are the stories behind U.S. sweet and tart cherry production for this year, as the time when they are most in demand by consumers comes about? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

An expert says if we shop around, we could likely pay less than we did last year to buy chicken for that cookout. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

There were some unexpected numbers in the latest USDA report on cattle feedlot activity. Gary Crawford has details. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam.

Beef for the grill is costing more than last summer. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

A new USDA funding program provides higher education institutions opportunities to develop the future professionals of agriculture, including those working for USDA. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam, gives some reasons why beef prices are higher than a year ago.

The annual election cycle for USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees is underway for 2023 with nominations for positions now being accepted through August First. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service recently awarded funding for infrastructure repair and rebuild after extreme weather events through its Emergency Watershed Protection program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Astrid Martinez of USDA-NRCS

The promise of precision agriculture hinges on keeping the promise of high-speed internet access for all of rural America. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. David Zumwalt, CEO, Broadband without Barriers...