Search

Farm sector Income could fake a double-digit hit this year. Gary Crawford has this report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Carrie Litkowski

Brazil is the highlight of USDA’s latest look at world soybean production and balance sheets, yet latest numbers are also impacting part of the U.S. bean ledger. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski

Unique plant characteristics coupled with an outlaw past provides challenges in building up hemp germplasms to use in developing future plant traits and consumer products. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research geneticist Zach Stansell

A new component to the American Climate Corps is now taking applications for training in various natural resources conservation efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. National Association of...

A USDA program with an unusual name supports states and territories in their plant pest and disease prevention efforts, including recent project funding awards. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt. Samantha Simon of the Animal...

USDA's Farm Service Agency is now accepting payments from direct farm loan borrowers by a new application on "farmers.gov". Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small

Natural Resources Conservation Service National Organic Specialist Lindsey Haines explains why producers interested in the Organic Transition Initiative should apply at local offices regardless of state deadlines.

USDA’s latest world wheat production forecasts note a month over month increase, adding to a near record production total. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

USDA's February global corn production forecasts note a lower outlook for Brazil's total production. (Rod Bain and World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski)

While some state deadlines have already passed for application for USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative, it is still important for interested producers to show their interest prior to the March First national deadline. (Rod Bain and Lindsey Haines of the Natural Resources Conservation Service)