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As labor costs for fruit and vegetable growers continue to increase, what are some strategies available for improved management and increased production? (Rod Bain and economic researcher, Skyler Simnitt)

USDA economic researcher Skyler Simnitt discusses a recent study on higher labor cost in fruit and vegetable production and what strategies and tools growers are using to address it.

Egg production is still running below year-ago levels. (Gary Crawford and USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam)

Shayle Shagam, USDA livestock analyst, saying that USDA's latest Chicken and egg report shows that egg producers are working to rebuild laying flocks.

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)

In comments to land grant universities, Ag Secretary designate Tom Vilsack urged young people to prepare for future challenges the country is facing.

This past week was huge when it comes to U.S./China corn trade. (Gary Crawford and Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman)