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A livestock analyst says larger than expected cattle feedlot inventories now could mean lower supplies/higher prices by mid-2024. Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

The Agriculture Secretary recently announced the latest funding awards for projects under a USDA program designed to expand the domestic production capacity of fertilizer. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA recently released its first production forecast for the nation’s new season orange crop, with trends primarily positive. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Lance Honig and Mark Hudson of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Agritourism remains popular for both farm owners and consumers due to its variety of benefits. Yet for a farmer or rancher wishing to run an agritourism operation, there are challenges to consider. Rod Bain looks at various benefits and challenges associated with agritourism in this edition of...

* - ATTN: Bat Week is October 24 - 31 - * The annual awareness campaign about bats, their role in agriculture, and threats to their existence, is now international in scope. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Kim Winter of the US Forest Service

Online permits are now available via “Recreation.gov” for cutting Christmas trees in national forests, but a U.S. Forest Service expert says there are some things to keep in mind regarding permits and tree cutting. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Janelle Smith

The National Animal Health Laboratory Network, made up of USDA and land grant university labs, are joining forces with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Laboratory in increased detection of animal disease threats. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Animal Health Laboratory Network...

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the rice harvest.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with the latest on the sunflower harvest.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, with details on winter wheat emergence.