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Tom Vilsack closes out a second tour of duty as our nation’s Agriculture Secretary – a total of twelve years as head of the Department. What are some of his reflections of his time in office, and of continuity between two different eras of service? Rod Bain visits with Secretary Vilsack in this...

What might a portrait of the Agriculture Secretary reflect from his second time in office, compared to his portrait at USDA headquarters capturing his initial eight years leading USDA? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA and the Food and Drug Administration is accepting public comment through February 1st on how consumers perceive food date labels, and how they may impact food loss and waste. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Greg Jaffe

A USDA biofuel infrastructure program is a facilitator behind increased biofuel availability at filling states and pumps, and potential increased economic opportunity. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Rural Business Cooperative Service Administrator Betsy Dirksen-Londrigan. Donell Rehagen...

While pro football playoff weather can be anything but predictable at times, some climatic events led to legendary contests and factored into outcomes on the field. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey. Former NFL head coach Jim Mora. NFL Hall of Famer Forrest...

One of the most recognizable aspects of the time of the 32nd Agriculture Secretary has been presentations on a circular economic model for rural America, but what are some aspects behind this presentation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The final look at 2024 production of fall harvested crops, a first glimpse of winter wheat plantings, and quarterly stock estimates were among the reports issued by USDA this month. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Patrick Boyle of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

What does USDA’s latest glance at agricultural trade show regarding U.S. ag export – import margins for the first eleven months of last year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA economist Bart Kenner

What are some of the findings of USDA’s first State Stories report for this winter regarding winter wheat crop, topsoil moisture, and pasture and rangeland conditions? Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Updates to the poultry tournament system is the latest USDA rule associated with reform efforts to increase fairness within the Packers and Stockyards Act. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack