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The legacy of Robert Dole is notable throughout USDA, including one program that is in part named in his honor. (Rod Bain and former U.S. Senator Robert Dole)

USDA analsyts face a tough job this week as they try to make this month's Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts in a time of rapidly changing economic conditions. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) **Broadcasters, USDA will release its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts this...

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that weather and crop conditions in other countries will play a big part in formulating this week's new agricultural supply and demand forecasts.

A challenging two years for ag producers has led to innovations and flexibilities from the crop insurance industry to help growers mitigate these circumstances. (Rod Bain and Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services)

Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services talks about the Hurricane Wind Index - an example of innovation and flexibility within insurance products for ag producers.

The attack 80 years ago on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Index indicates producers during December received lower prices in total for commodities. (Rod Bain)

The Ag Secretary-designate says he wants to minimize disruptions in the food and ag industry. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

The man who would be head of USDA says he supports more investment in scientific research. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)

Land grant universities are well-placed to help America meet future challenges.(Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary-designate Tom Vilsack)