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In the wake of highly pathogenic avian influenza being found in U.S. wild birds, poultry producers are asked to be on alert. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford. Dr. Julianna Lenoch and Dr. Jack Shere, both with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

USDA'S avian influenza surveillance of wild bird populations is one key to giving poultry producers an early warning that the virus is here. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Julianna Lenoch with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Construction is planned for additional meat processing facilities nationwide, but what does that mean for short term, as well as future, capacity? (Rod Bain and Lee Reichmuth)

Each year Americans throw out or waste an estimate 161 billion dollars worth of food, but there's a effort to reduce that. Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

Most farm commodities showed price strength during November. (Gary Crawford)

It's turning dry in growing areas of central Argentina. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Meteorologist Mark Brusberg)

One weather related event stands out for its longevity and wide-range damage as the most impactful for agriculture nationwide in 2021. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey)

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, talks about an August hurricane that had significant impacts through the eastern half of the country, its agriculture and its supply chain.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, discusses a February period of cold and how it affected agriculture, especially in Texas and Louisiana.

Cattle producers may get a little more money for steers in the new year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)