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Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of USDA's annual Agricultural Outlook Forum, Chief Economist Seth Meyer says he still sees some disruptions for the ag sector due to the pandemic.
A drop in government payments to farmers will cause a drop in overall farm sector income this year. (Gary Crawford and USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer)
USDA has taken actions that are aimed at helping Americans, as the pandemic continues to hurt families. (Stephanie Ho and Katharine Ferguson, USDA Chief of Staff)
USDA's top official on climate says efforts to mitigate climate change can present economic opportunities. (Stephanie Ho and Robert Bonnie, USDA's top climate adviser)