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The latest update to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program includes expanded eligibility for some commodities. Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stepanie Ho. Under Secretary Bill Northey. Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says rain would be welcome in winter wheat production areas that need more moisture.

What were some of the big changes in USDA's January crop reports? Stephanie Ho has the story. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho and World Ag Outlook Board Chair Mark Jekanowski.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, says it will be cold in some areas of the country in the near future, but it's not going to be too much below what's normally expected at this time of year.

USDA is aiming to help producers weather the negative impact of qualifying natural disasters on crop quality. Stephanie Ho reports. PARTICIPANTS: Stephanie Ho. Undersecretary Bill Northey. FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce.

USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, has the National Weather Service's outlook for weather expected through the end of this month.

One expert says farmland values managed to hold their ground in 2020, despite Covid-19, but what about 2021? Gary Crawford has more. PARTICIPANTS: Gary Crawford and Randy Dickhut with Farmers National Company.

USDA is lowering its expectations for meat production in most categories. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)

A recent weather system was noted for record wind gusts, but the greater concern is how it might impact some of the nation's winter wheat areas. Rod Bain reports. PARTICIPANTS: Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey

USDA is forecasting higher prices across all meat categories in 2021. (Stephanie Ho and WAOB Chair Mark Jekanowski)