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USDA recently released a study on how expiring and expired federal income and estate tax provisions could possibly impact farms and farm households. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Tia McDonald

A recent USDA study looks at potential stocking impacts and financial climate risks within its Livestock Forage Disaster Program. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economic researcher Aaron Hrozencik

The flow of cattle into feedlots is continuing at high levels. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell.

How has the COVIC-19 pandemic impacted retail sales of organic food products over time? Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA research economist Sharon Skorbiansky

The Risk Management Agency’s recent rounds of feedback gathering has resulted in improvements to coverage and information access regarding two specialized policies for specialty crop and small-size farmers. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger

USDA recently announced its first set of awards under its Local Meat Capacity Grant Program, with focus on simplified equipment investments within processing facilities. Rod Bain reports. PARTICPANTS: Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack

U.S. wheat continues to struggle in global markets. Exports are down to levels not seen in half a century. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski.

USDA recently announced funding awards associated with its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program as means to conserve various farm and watershed easements. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie)

What is the forecast for milk production, product demand, prices for this year? Rod Bain report. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA dairy analyst Micheal McConnell

USDA’s forecast for cotton this marketing year reflect year-over-year rises in several categories within the domestic production estimates and balance sheet. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and economist Stephen MacDonald