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The Agriculture Secretary announced that the first of several scheduled and staged risk-based reopenings of ports for cattle and other livestock from Mexico will take place later this month. (Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins)

A train of Southwest monsoon rains will combine with a cold front to bring needed rains to parts of the nation’s Northern tier. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)

How did USDA's June Report reflect industry expectations and March intentions for crop planted acreage? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

USDA’s June Acreage Report gives an initial glance at what farmers said they were planting this season and how much. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anthony Prillaman of the National Agricultural Statistics Service

A slight inventory uptick in USDA’s June Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report was noted, but what were some of the reasons for that increase? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

What has been an extreme hot and humid start to the summer in several parts of the country raises concern about heat impacts - whether it is people, pets, or even crops and livestock. Rod Bain looks at the summer weather, potential problems, and possible prevention in this edition of "Agriculture...

What are the latest developments in progress regarding USDA efforts to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in poultry and egg laying flocks? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Brooke Rollins

Private lenders and lending companies supporting home ownership in rural America were honored by USDA's Rural Development at a recent event. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Single Family Guaranteed Loan Program Executive Director Ingrid Ripley. Lenders Harry Rodriguez and Chris Guerin

With Independence Day cookouts being planned, one way to get your proteins is looking at what retailers are featuring in the way of sales and deals. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA livestock analyst Michael McConnell

A popular Independence Day and summer food is now being harvested but will there be plenty for consumers this year? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Lance Honig of the National Agricultural Statistics Service