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Efforts to increase drought resiliency and water use efficiency in the West are getting a boost. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Astor Boozer, Western Regional Conservationist with USDA's Natural Resources...

An annual look at world agricultural productivity indicates an increased rate from the previous year, but is it enough to keep up with growing global food demand? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Anne Steensland of Virginia Tech University

Converging the realms of agroecology and biotechnology will be crucial towards strengthening global food security over the next three decades, according to a recent World Food Prize panel. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Nassib Mugwayna of North Carolina State University. Walter Suza of...

How you view the new winter weather forecast will depend a lot on where you live and farm and your own drought situation. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. Joh Gottschalck with NOAA's Climate Prediction Center.

* - The deadline for applications for a USDA agricultural trade mission to the United Arab Emirates is November 8th - * February 2022 is the date scheduled for USDA first in-person agricultural trade mission since pandemic related travel restrictions took place. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod...

A recent panel brought North American ag leaders together to discuss how their nation's collaborative efforts can help reduce food insecurity and improve ag sustainability around the world. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Mexican Agriculture Secretary...

USDA has a new initiative to reduce problems with salmonella contamination in poultry production from farm to kitchen. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Deputy Under Secretary Sandra Eskin

New numbers from USDA are adding more evidence to the fact that the U.S. beef herd is shrinking. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam. USDA economist, Carolyn Chelius.

What are some things for landowners to consider when they apply for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service programs and the technical and financial assistance they provide? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and NRCS Chief Terry Cosby

Continued research of and innovation within sustainable agricultural systems is the intent of recent USDA grants. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille