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The legacy of Robert Dole is notable throughout USDA, including one program that is in part named in his honor. (Rod Bain and former U.S. Senator Robert Dole)

USDA analsyts face a tough job this week as they try to make this month's Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts in a time of rapidly changing economic conditions. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski) **Broadcasters, USDA will release its new Ag. Supply and Demand forecasts this...

Mark Jekanowski, USDA Outlook Board Chairman, saying that weather and crop conditions in other countries will play a big part in formulating this week's new agricultural supply and demand forecasts.

A challenging two years for ag producers has led to innovations and flexibilities from the crop insurance industry to help growers mitigate these circumstances. (Rod Bain and Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services)

Tom Zacharias of National Crop Insurance Services talks about the Hurricane Wind Index - an example of innovation and flexibility within insurance products for ag producers.

The attack 80 years ago on Pearl Harbor sent U.S. farmers into production overdrive, helped by civilian victory gardens. (Gary Crawford, Anne Effland and former President Franklin Roosevelt)

The latest USDA Agricultural Prices Report reflects notable month-over-month increases in what most producers received pricewise for their crops and livestock commodities. (Rod Bain)

Have higher commodity prices dampened global demand for U.S. agricultural products? (Gary Crawford and Seth Meyer, USDA Chief Economist)

USDA's Wildlife Services has received a presidential award on efforts to protect migratory birds. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)

USDA is recognized for activities aimed at protecting humans and migratory birds at the same time. (Stephanie Ho and Brian Washburn, USDA Wildlife Services research biologist)