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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about USDA's WASDE Report

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If you think you know everything about USDA's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report, there is always room to learn new information. Stephanie Ho has a detailed look at the WASDE.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair.

Major New Initiative Promotes Voluntary, Nationwide Conservation

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The federal government has introduced a new initiative that is aimed at promoting and expanding voluntary conservation efforts around the country. Stephanie Ho has more.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

Advancing Efforts to Address Hunger and Food Insecurity

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The Agriculture Secretary explained recent USDA efforts to combat food insecurity, and what some of those efforts might look like going forward. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

USDA's WASDE Report -- Sophisticated Analysis, Available to Everyone

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One report USDA issues every month is the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates -- or WASDE report -- which includes sophisticated analysis that is available to everyone. Stephanie Ho has the story.

PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and Mark Jekanowski, World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair.

Big Bug Invasion Coming to Parts of the Eastern U.S.

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Millions of big bugs are expected to invade parts of the Eastern U.S. very soon. They may ignore social distancing rules. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland Professor Emeritus and entomologist.

Cicada Myths and Mysteries

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Some folks in the Eastern half of the U.S. are about to experience a rare, mysterious event which still baffles science. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and University of Maryland Professor Emeritus Michael Raupp.

Agricultural Exports and Commodity Prices "Amazingly Strong"

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The latest USDA Agricultural Trade Update shows stronger exports and prices than most experts had expected. Gary Crawford has more.


PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski. USDA economist, Dylan Russell

The Grip of Drought Tightens in the West

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The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates widening coverage of drought nationwide, and in the West in particular, raising concerns for water managers and growers. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Drought and Increased Agricultural Concerns

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As drought coverage expands nationwide, so do the potential impacts on water resources, crops, and livestock. Rod Bain reports.


PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

Climate Smart Ag Innovation and Big Data Connection

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Research and development in areas such as big data and artificial intelligence will continue to be necessary to advance climate smart agriculture forward. Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain. National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director Carrie Castille. University of Nebraska Vice-Chancellor Michael Boehm.

The Livestock Marketing Industry’s Response to the Pandemic

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How has livestock marketers and auction barns adapted to keep sales going throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? Rod Bain reports.

PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Chelsea Good of the Livestock Marketing Association