If you think beef costs a lot now, just wait. Gary Crawford has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Nation’s Corn Harvest Nearly Complete
Neither wind nor rain has stopped the corn harvest from progressing to almost completion. Susan Carter has the details. Click to open or download audio report….
Groups Watch TPPT Talks
Commodity groups are keeping a eye on continuing talks on a proposed twelve-nation TransPacific Partnership trade agreement. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report….
Add Almonds to Meals for Weight Control, Vitamin E
There’s another reason to add almonds to meals whenever you can. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Manager of Global Health and Nutrition Communications for the…
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
For most crops it all starts with a seed, but seed science isn’t as simple as some may think. That’s especially true when it comes to the many vegetable varieties…
Stretch Food Dollars this Thanksgiving
While your food dollars may be stretched, you can still have a hearty, healthy holiday feast. Susan Carter gives us some tips. Click to open or download audio report….
Boehner Committed to Immigration Reform
House Speaker John Boehner has reaffirmed his commitment to immigration reform, saying that the chamber is still working on the issue. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio…
Water Series: Weather Expert on California Drought
AgNet West continues our look at California’s water crisis with USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen, who comments on the state’s extreme drought. Click to open or download audio report….
Finding Tomorrow’s Ag Business Leaders Today
…where at least one major employer is focusing some efforts on finding future leaders. Sabrina Hill talks with Cindy Langenburg of DuPont Pioneer. Click to open or download audio report….
Farm Bill Wait Causing Delays in Farm Decisions
Uncertainty about future farm programs is causing problems for farmers and keeping many from making vital decisions. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report….
No Expansion Expected for Beef
Some amount of expansion is in the 2014 plan for most livestock sectors, but certainly not beef. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Crop Progress for November 22
Sabrina Hill checks in on the week’s crop progress. Click to open or download audio report….
NASS Will Produce Fewer Surveys in 2014
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will continue produce a reduced number of statistical surveys in fiscal year 2014. Julie McPeake reports. Click to open or download audio report….