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USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, saying that the upcoming USDA Cattle report will let us know if cattle producers are finally starting to hold on to some heifers for breeding or if they are continuing to send more heifers to feedlots? ****USDA will release its twice - yearly Cattle report...

USDA livestock analyst, Mike McConnell, saying the upcoming USDA Cattle Inventory Report will give us the number of cattle that are outside feedlots and available for future placement. ****USDA will release its twice - yearly Cattle report this coming Wednesday, January 31st at 3pm EST****

Farmland owners that have timber on their property have some tax considerations outside of agriculture to keep in mind when filing their returns. (Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service)

Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service discusses some deductions that timber landowners could apply to their income tax returns.

A land grant university economist notes some of the economic areas that ag producers have an eye on this year. (Rod Bain and James Mintert of Purdue University)

What are some changes in tax law that could affect timber landowners when they file their 2023 tax returns? (Rod Bain and Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service)

Greg Frey of the U.S. Forest Service discusses potential tax implications for timber landowners if they sell credits through a carbon market.

Your dog may be more at risk from severe cold than you might think. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, USDA veterinarian)

USDA veterinarian, Dr. Dawn Fitzhugh, saying that dogs and cats can suffer frostbite, just like their human companions.

New technology could allow farmers to play a major role in production of sustainable aviation fuel. (Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)