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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 Secretary of Agriculture returns to USDA with a deeper appreciation for the importance of trade. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The returning Secretary of Agriculture says USDA faces new challenges that are different from his previous time at the agency. (Stephanie Ho and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack)

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is hitting the ground running. (Gary Crawford, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Jerry Reed)

Agricultural trade is being viewed as a smoothing and calming factor in what some call "rocky" relations between the U.S. and China. (Gary Crawford. Bryan Lohmar with U.S. Grains Council and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack)

The Agriculture Secretary notes deepening presence, partnership and understanding in new and existing export markets is essential in boosting ag trade opportunities. (Rod Bain and Secretary Tom Vilsack)

USDA's farm product price index report for January shows higher farm level prices than a year ago for most products, but with a few exceptions. (Gary Crawford)