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A key part of the dairy producer farm safety net now offers enrollment for the 2026 calendar year with enhancements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Bill Beam

Although not as well-known as roses or other common Valentine’s Day flowers, a variety with heart shaped leaves and Valentine colors is gaining popularity as bouquet option for a loved one. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Cynthia Domenghini of Kansas State University Extension

A USDA sponsored photo contest is the latest effort promoting biosecurity on pig farms as a safeguard against African Swine Fever. (Rod Bain and Lydia Carpenter of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service talks about timing of USDA reports on Florida crops like citrus, and how soon potential damage from an early February freeze will be reflected in reporting.

Lydia Carpenter of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service discusses a photo contest designed to promote farm-level biosecurity prevention efforts against African Swine Fever.

USDA staff in Florida are spending the next few weeks gathering data that could indicate potential damage to various Sunshine State crops.

USDA Veterinary Medical Officer Lydia Carpenter explains African Swine Fever and potential threats to the U.S. pig and hog sector if it occurs in the U.S.

Lydia Carpenter of USDA-APHIS notes several examples of agency efforts in preventing African Swine Fever from reaching our nation and our nation's swine herds.

Stephen has expertise in international trade, agricultural markets, and consumer/producer behavior. In his role he conducts economic analysis on changes in trade policy, new trade agreements, and ongoing developments in global commodity and input markets that shape opportunities for U.S. farmers and ranchers.

What are winter wheat growing states reporting to USDA about current crop conditions at January's end? (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)