Last year it was not enough rain and this year it’s too much rain is causing problems for corn farmers in the Western Corn Belt. Susan Carter reports. Click to …
Support for Senate Immigration Bill
As the Senate immigration reform bill gets closer to floor action, another group is speaking in support of the legislation. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report. …
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
Some Central California growers are exploring the use of cover crops and no-till methods to save water and improve the soil. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio …
New Technology in Agriculture, Part One
Technology moves at lightning speeds, so how can agriculture keep up? Sabrina Hill takes a look. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
USDA May Price Report
The new price report shows more losses for wheat and corn, but stronger livestock prices during this past month. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report. …
Working to Keep Markets Open for U.S. Wheat
U.S. agricultural officials say they are doing everything possible to keep markets for U.S. wheat open. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Information Protection Measure in Farm Bill
The Senate will consider a measure to protect private producer information as part of the farm bill. Cindy Zimmerman reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Closer Look at Bee Health Decline
A USDA scientist takes a closer look at the true causes of bee health decline. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Immigration Bill an Uphill Battle
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved its version of an immigration bill, but there is still a long road ahead. The House Speaker, John Boehner (R-Ohio), has had some discouraging comments …
Senate Farm Bill Debates
Before having this week off, the Senate made some progress with their Farm Bill debate. Rod Bain has a recap. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Dividing Line for Drought and Commodities
How some commodities around the nation are fairing depends on which side of the US drought gradient they’re located. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored …
A Salute to Military
On this Memorial Day, agriculture honors the military. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Taking a Closer Look at Nutrition
During the annual Washington Post Live forum Future of Food last week, the focus was on the latest trends in food and nutrition. Susan Carter has more. Click to open …
Update on Senate Farm Bill Debate
The Senate has voted on a number of proposed amendments to the farm bill already this week, with more to come. The amendment by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that would …