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The Agriculture Secretary recently explains what he sees as market opportunities for U.S. ag exports, both from existing and possibly new trading partners. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

The stakes are very high in the battle to keep African Swine Fever out of the U.S. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Dr. Patrick Webb, Director of Swine Health with the National Pork Board.

Land grant university economists recently weighed in on discussions on the nations' beef supply chain and how to make it more resilient during shock events. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Jayson Lusk of Purdue University. Keri Jacobs of the University of Missouri. Jennifer van de Ligt of...

Swine, chicken, and turkey producers who suffered losses from lack of access to processing facilities during the pandemic now have more time to sign-up for a USDA pandemic assistance program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

* - STATIONS: National Farm Safety and Health Week is September 19 - 25 - * Outreach continues to grow regarding education of farm safety and health to both ag producers and the general public. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Retired volunteer firefighter Jim Bertling. Dermatologist Dana...

Are livestock producers getting fair prices from meat processors? Are consumers paying fair prices for meats? Gary Crawford has a report. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council. Tom Vilsack, Agriculture Secretary.

Applications will be soon available for two new USDA grant programs addressing pandemic safety and response in sectors such as ag production, food and seafood processing, and farmers markets. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Under Secretary for Marketing and...

A USDA program was recently expanded to help drought impacted livestock producers recover some of their costs associated with transporting feed due to poor grazing conditions. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux.

A combination of planted and harvested acreages revisions, and certified acreage numbers, resulted in updates for crop production data in USDA's latest crop production reports. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer

A new USDA lending program could help producers involved in heirs property issues create a path to resolution, and in turn, gain eligibility for USDA programs and services. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux