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USDA's Chief Economist recently gave insight into some of the potential economic and trade impacts of lower water levels in parts of the Mississippi River. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chief Economist Seth Meyer

The subject of climate smart agricultural research is the emphasis of the latest round of USDA grants fostering studies between land grant universities and colleagues around the world. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Avis Massenburg-Watts of the Foreign Agricultural Service

How does USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service address issues and studies related to antimicrobial resistance and stewardship in agriculture? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chelsey Shivley of APHIS Veterinary Services

The nominations are in, and now it is time for eligible producers to vote on who will represent them on USDA Farm Service Agency County Committees. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux

Two new partnerships with USDA's Risk Management Agency and public entities are designed to boost crop insurance education and outreach among underserved communities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger

The world gathers in Egypt for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, and U.S, representatives will discuss and demonstrate how agriculture is playing a key part in climate mitigation and sustainability efforts. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. Secretary Tom Vilsack. Ernie Shea of...

A recent USDA-led ag trade mission to East Africa was the latest effort to expand trade opportunities in the region. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

USDA is getting feedback from the poultry industry and many other groups on its Salmonella reduction plans. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture Sandra Eskin and several participants in USDA's recent listening session.

The coverage of drought nationally grew over October, but what does it means for some crops and resources going into November? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Against all odds, the U.S. has just had the biggest agricultural trade year ever. Gary Crawford has facts, figures, and reactions. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA economist, Dylan Russell. Daniel Whitley, Administrator of USDA's Foregin Agricultural Service.