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USDA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule addressing a form of price discovery in a type fed cattle formula pricing agreements – part of efforts to improve fairness and competitiveness in ag markets. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA Senior Advisor Andy Green discusses historical concerns about a particular type of fed cattle market formula pricing agreement and a proposed rule to address those challenges.

A recently released USDA interim report provides insight into competitive conditions within the meat retail industry. (Rod Bain and Senior Advisor Andy Green)

USDA is out with a new agricultural trade update. (Gary Crawford and USDA economist, Bart Kenner)

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with key numbers from USDA's Ag. Trade Update

USDA economist, Bart Kenner, with an update on bulk product exports.

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)