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Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack says it's time to craft a practical Farm Bill that actually stands a chance of being passed. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

2026 includes a United Nations sponsored "International Year of" celebration focused on women ag producers across the globe ... an event led by the U.S. and its Agriculture Department. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Former Deputy Agriculture Secretary Krysta Harden. Deputy Agriculture...

What might the impacts to crops and livestock be from Beryl as this tropical system and its remnants make its way across the country this week? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Some crop production areas are reporting drought coverage on the rise since mid-June, so what does the drought maps reveal regarding crops and commodity in drought in the beginning of July? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Two USDA agencies join forces to produce a survey designed to collect data about conservation practices on grazing and forest lands. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Dan Mullarkey of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Suzanne Adams of the National Agricultural Statistics Service.

USDA recently announced an expansion of one of its emergency disaster assistance programs in efforts to assist dairy growers impacted by the H5N1 virus. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The USDA is taking another step toward more fairness in livestock industry dealings. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust

Corn and soybean markets reacted strongly to this past Friday's USDA reports on planted acreage and stocks. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer.

Most categories in USDA's latest Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report showed year over year increases, yet producers are holding back in one category. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam

A nationwide research effort continues in determining soil health and manure management within dairy operations, and what that means from both economic and environmental perspectives. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Victor Green of Dairy Management Incorporated. April Leytem of USDA’s...