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A slight increase forecast for our nation's cotton production had what impact to both U.S. and world supply and demand estimates in July? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
What are some of the trends noted within the Agriculture Department's latest world and domestic soybean outlooks? (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)
The latest Crop Production Report from the Agriculture Department continues the trend of forecasts pointing to a troubling winter wheat crop for this season. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. World Agricultural Outlook Board...
USDA announced its latest round of enrolled acreage within its Conservation Reserve Program - continuing such efforts for over four decades. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce
Canning is still used by several households as a food preservation method, but what are some things to consider to assure canned foods remain safe and delicious. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University Extension
Familiar USDA grading systems, such as for beef at your local store, are becoming technological advanced to assure greater consistency and quality for consumers as well as retailers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Robert Eaton, Charles Parr, and Barbara Meredith of the Agricultural...
USDA recently announced a series of priorities for departmental research priorities - designed to meet needs for growers, sellers, and consumers. Rod Bain discusses examples of these priorities in this edition of "Agriculture USA". PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Agriculture Under Secretary for Research...
USDA's Risk Management Agency recently announced insurance flexibilities for apple growers impacted by an April freeze event. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce)
Christopher joined USDA in 2025 following his position as the Member Services and Coalitions Coordinator for the Congressional Western Caucus where he organized Members of Congress initiatives for rural policy making. Christopher is from South-West Florida and graduated from Florida International University with a degree in History and Political Science.