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As agritourism and its various aspects continue to grow as an economic opportunity for ag producers and rural communities, increasing data is forthcoming to better understand and recognize trends that can provide both guidance and benefit. Rod Bain looks at some recent trends in agritourism in this...

Ponds provides multiple fishing opportunities, whether those bodies of water are natural or manmade, used for aquaculture or recreation. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chuck Cichra of University of Florida Extension

USDA’s latest monthly off-season report of state crop, pasture and rangeland, and topsoil moisture conditions tend to point to impacts associated a mixture of weather events. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

What were some of the notable news items within USDA’s first farm income forecast for 2025? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. USDA economist Carrie Litkowski. Chief Economist Seth Meyer

The panel of experts are set for this year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Plenary Panel – part of the Thursday morning kickoff session. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

What are some ways pesticide application on turf lawns and golf courses can be minimized to protect pollinators and beneficial insects in such ecosystems? (Rod Bain and North Carolina State University entomologist Terri Billeisen)

This year’s USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum includes an on-site display of Department-supported innovation and technological research and projects. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

Reducing pesticide use on turf lawns or golf course as a best management practice should be considered for the surprising number of pollinator insects found in such ecosystems. (Rod Bain and Terri Billeisen of North Carolina State University)

What do some Cooperative Extension studies reveal about trends of agritourism on both a national, and a state-local level? (Rod Bain and Audrey Comerford of Oregon State University Extension)

USDA economist James Kaufman explains what drove a year-over-year increase in agricultural imports in 2024.